in my neck of the woods, summer is hitting in full effect. last week, the kikis got out of school and socal gave us a sneak peek at her full summer sun.

and after a few months of heavy internal debate, the 108 degree heat finally drove me back into the pool to teach little kiddos to swim. teaching swimming was always something i loved, but i truly believed when i walked away from the pool that i was closing that chapter of my life. 

but how does that saying go? when you make plans, god laughs. 

well whoever is up there making our plans knew what i needed more than i did. only 1.5 weeks back in the pool and i can't remember why i ever walked away. making an imprint on children that will last for their lifetime is incomparable. plus, i'm super tan. win. 

with the fourth of july in sight, and my newly sunkissed skin, i'm sharing the perfect frosting to help you amp up your patriotic celebration. 

cream cheese frosting
serves: 2.5 cups frosting (enough to frosting for a 9inch cake)
prep time: 2 minutes
active time: 8 minutes
total time: 10 minutes
ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, room temp. 8 oz butter, room temp. 1 tbs heavy cream. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1 pinch salt. 3-4 cups powdered sugar. 

in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, or in a large bowl using hand beater, combine the cream cheese and butter. whip them together on medium high speed until they are well combined and fluffy. 3-5 minutes. 

turn the mixer speed down to low and add in the extract, salt and cream. just after they are combined, add in the sugar 1 cup at a time. give the frosting a taste after each cup of sugar added so you can prepare it to your desired sweetness. 

xoxo
a

cream cheese frosting
serves: 2.5 cups frosting (enough to frosting for a 9inch cake)
prep time: 2 minutes
active time: 8 minutes
total time: 10 minutes
ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, room temp. 8 oz butter, room temp. 1 tbs heavy cream. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1 pinch salt. 3-4 cups powdered sugar.
in the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, or in a large bowl using hand beater, combine the cream cheese and butter. whip them together on medium high speed until they are well combined and fluffy. 3-5 minutes.
turn the mixer speed down to low and add in the extract, salt and cream. just after they are combined, add in the sugar 1 cup at a time. give the frosting a taste after each cup of sugar added so you can prepare it to your desired sweetness.