Spiced cream cheese frosting

Ingredients (makes about 1 1/2 cups):
170g cream cheese, softened
42g unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp vanilla extract or essence
1/8 tsp cinnamon powder
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp nutmeg powder
A pinch of salt
100g icing sugar, sifted

Method:
1. In the bowl of an electric mixer, use the paddle attachment to beat the cream cheese and butter at medium speed until smooth.
2. Add the vanilla, spices and salt, then reduce the speed to low and add the icing sugar. Beat well until blended.
3. Raise the speed to high and beat until light and creamy, which should take about 1 minute.
4. Frost the cupcakes only when they are completely cool.

Recipe source: Today newspaper