CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

(Not my cupcake, but looks similar!)

This frosting is SUPER yummy and SUPER easy.  I like it on chocolate cupcakes!

Rachael Ray Cream Cheese Frosting:

Using an electric mixer, beat 8 ounces cubed chilled cream cheese with 1 stick (4 ounces) room-temperature butter and a pinch salt until creamy.  Add 2-1/2 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar (depending on desired thickness), 1 cup at a time, beating until smoother after each addition.

That's it!  It is seriously SO good.

Here are a couple fun variations you can do using this frosting recipe:

KOOL-AID:  Beat 1 teaspoon unsweetened powdered drink mix, such as Kool-Aid, into frosting (try on vanilla cupcakes!)

PINEAPPLE:  Beat 3 tablespoons frozen pineapple concentrate into frosting (try on carrot cupcakes).