Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting

Ginger Cream Cheese Frosting is simple to make, and really versatile.

1 8oz package cream cheese
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
2 lb powdered sugar
2T powdered ginger
2t vanilla extract

Combine ingredients in a kitchen aid with a flat paddle. Or just use a hand held mixer. To make a chocolate version, add 1/3 cup of cocoa powder. Add more if you like a richer chocolate frosting. The ginger and chocolate are really nice together. If you like a lot of zing, add a bit of cayenne pepper. Orange extract makes another nice combination with the ginger – or even the chocolate and ginger. Get creative! Add a teaspoon or two of milk if the consistency becomes too thick. This recipe makes enough to frost and fill a 9″ two-layer cake.

I use this frosting in a lot of my recipes. It pipes really nicely, but be sure to beat it well before putting it into a pastry bag to avoid clogging the tip.

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