Cream Cheese Frosting without Powdered Sugar
This cream cheese frosting with brown sugar and honey is a nice alternative to the classic recipe. We use it to frost cocktail cake. Try it on applesauce, spice, banana, or carrot cakes.
Ingredients
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 tablespoon honey
Description
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Beat cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and almond extract with an electric mixer in a large bowl until mixture begins to stiffen.
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Pour in honey. Continue beating until a whipped consistency is reached; do not overmix as it will collapse. Use immediately or store covered in the refrigerator.