Cream Cheese Frosting

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 lb. (4 cups) powdered sugar
1 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract

In Classic 2-Qt. Batter Bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; beat until creamy. Spread frosting over cooled cake using Large Spreader or store covered in refrigerator until ready to use. If refrigerating, let frosting stand at room temperature 30 minutes until slightly softened before spreading.

Yield: 3 cups

Cook's tip: For Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting, add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to Cream Cheese Frosting; beat until smooth.

**From a 1999 Pampered Chef card #1645