Make your own homemade cream cheese frosting by mixing 1 stick of unsalted butter, 8 oz of softened cream cheese (the block, not the tub), 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 3 cups (1 lb) of powdered sugar in a stand mixer or in a large bowl and use a handheld electric mixer. Whip on high speed until completely blended. This recipe will make enough for a 13x9 pan, (2) 8 or 9-inch layers, or 24 cupcakes.