1 lb. cream cheese
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
3 tbsp. pineapple juice (opt.)

In large bowl, cream together cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer. Add vanilla and mix. Beat in sugar. Scrape down sides of bowl and mix again. Add pineapple juice, if desired, and mix well. Yields: enough icing for 2 (9 inch) cake layers.