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
-
1
Melt butter and allow to cool.
-
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.
-
3
Continue to beat until light and fluffy. Do not over mix, or it will collapse.
-
4
Spread immediately and store cake in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Want to cook this?
Open in the PantryLink app to scale servings, check your pantry stock, and generate a shopping list.
Sign In to Save Recipe Create Free AccountSuggest an Edit
Help improve this recipe's categorization, image, or dietary info. Earn points and badges!
Suggest Changes in AppPrefer a printed copy? Use our print-friendly view with adjustable servings and font size.
Open Print ViewMore French Recipes
Crab Rangoon Casserole
This crab rangoon casserole, a noodle casserole with surimi in a creamy, cheesy sauce, and topped with crisp wonton chips, is as rich and delicious as your favorite crab Rangoon appetizer.
Chef John's Bacon Jam
This spreadable bacon jam is sweet, salty, and smoky. It takes some time to make with expert-level stirring, but it's worth it. Whether you make this for a Super Bowl party or another occasion, I hope you give this amazing bacon jam recipe a try soon.
Stuffed Mushrooms with Sour Cream
These are great stuffed mushrooms, the recipe uses sour cream and grated cheese to hold the stuffing together, it is far and away my favorite pre-dinner snack to serve at parties.