This frosting whips up silky, thick, and perfectly spreadable, with sifted powdered sugar folded in until it holds soft, billowy peaks. A touch of vanilla and a pinch of salt round out the sweetness so it never tastes flat or one-note, while the light, fluffy texture makes it a dream to swirl over cupcakes or spread thick between cake layers. It comes together in one bowl with just a mixer and a few minutes of beating, no fancy equipment or techniques required. Whether you're piping rosettes or going for rustic swoops with an offset spatula, it holds its shape beautifully at room temperature and refirms nicely after a stint in the fridge. This is a solid pick for a lactose free dessert table, delivering that classic tangy-sweet frosting flavor everyone expects on a layer cake or a batch of cupcakes.
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Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until completely smooth and no lumps remain, about 2 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and salt, then mix on low speed until combined.
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