1 8 ounce package of cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoon pumpkin spice, plus more for garnish
3 cup confectioners' sugar, or more to taste
demerara sugar, for garnish
Directions
Beat cream cheese and butter together with a mixer or spatula until very smooth with no lumps. Using a mixer will incorporate air and yield a fluffier frosting.
Add vanilla extract, spice, and one cup of the sugar and mix well. Continue adding sugar in small increments to taste.
If too runny, cover and chill in the refrigerator until slightly thickened. Beat the frosting again before frosting cupcakes or whatever dessert you choose. Garnish dessert with large crystal demerara sugar and pumpkin spice, if desired.