Cream Cheese Frosting

I made this to frost Red Velvet cupcakes and it was just wonderful! Super easy, especially now that I have a Kitchenaid! :-)

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 2-3 cups

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4  tablespoons butter, softened
• 2  cups powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  lemon extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Using a mixer, blend the cream cheese and butter until well combined and creamy.
2. With the mixer on low, add the powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, mixing completely with each addition.
3. Add the lemon extract and vanilla, and whip for one minute.