This basic frosting recipe should be a staple in your recipe file. Fantastic on carrot cake, but works well with lots of other desserts too. Be creative!
1 lb. confectioners’ sugar 1/2 C. butter, softened 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 Tbs. genuine vanilla extract
To make frosting, beat butter and cream cheese together until smooth; beat in vanilla until well-mixed. Gradually add confectioner's sugar until it is all incorporated. Frost cake.