This is an alternative to the classic recipe that calls for powdered sugar. My husband and I use it to frost fruit cocktail cake. Try it on applesauce cake, spice cake, banana cake, or carrot cake, too.
Original recipe makes 1 11×7 or 8×8 inch cake
Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon honey
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PREP
30 mins
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READY IN
30 mins
Directions
- Melt butter and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, vanilla and almond extract. Beat with an electric mixer. When mixture starts to stiffen, stop mixer and add honey.
- Continue to beat until light and fluffy. Do not over mix, or it will collapse.
- Spread immediately and store cake in refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 118 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Cholesterol: 31 mg
Fat: 10.1 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1.7 g
Sodium: 68 mg