Bring the cream cheese and butter to room temperature. Very important for blending and then frosting.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the butter and cream cheese until creamy.
Mix in the vanilla and powdered sugar. Blend well.
On your favorite cake that has been thoroughly chilled, frost away.
This will cover one 9 x13 sheet cake with a thicker layer. It will also frost a 9" round layer cake.
I put shredded sweetened coconut over the frosting. You can also use sprinkles to decorate or chopped nuts. Or just plain as it's delicious!
For an even more authentic cheesecake flavor, add one half teaspoon of fresh lemon zest when mixing.
This frosting must be kept refrigerated.
Recipe by Taylor68too.
