Active Time

　　15 minutes

　　Total Time

　　15 minutes

Ingredients

　　12 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened

　　6 sticks unsalted butter, softened

　　2 (1 pound) boxes confectioners sugar (7 1/2 cups)

　　Make frosting in 2 batches: For first batch, beat 6 packages cream cheese in a standing electric mixer until smooth and add 3 sticks butter and 1 box confectioners sugar. Beat on low speed until sugar is incorporated, then beat on medium speed 1 minute. Repeat with remaining ingredients and combine batches.

　　Cooks' note:

　　·Frosting may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered. You can ice cake with chilled frosting.