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.
Ingredients
- 1 package cream cheese , 8 ounce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
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1
Melt butter and allow to cool.
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2
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.
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3
Continue to beat until light and fluffy. Do not over mix, or it will collapse.
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4
Spread immediately and store cake in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
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