Vanilla Buttercream

This recipe comes from Southern Living. Yield: 3 cups



1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (3 oz) package cream cheese, softened
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 (16 oz) package powdered sugar
3-4 Tbsp milk

Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

Gradually add powdered sugar alternately with 3 Tbsp milk, beating at low speed until blended and smooth after each addition.

If desired, beat in remaining 1 Tbsp milk, 1 tsp at a time, until desired consistency.