Cream Cheese Frosting
Source of Recipe
LLL
Recipe Introduction
Serves 12
List of Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 Cup butter, softened
- 2 to 4 Tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 chopped pecans
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter in mixer bowl till fluffy. Beat in honey to taste. Add vanilla and pecans; mix well. Store in refrigerator. This is delicious on carrot cake. May omit pecans or substitute other nuts.
Final Comments
Approximately per a serving:
Calories 188; Protein 2g; Carbohydrates 7gms; Fiber
Variations:
Banana-Nut: Omit honey or reduce honey to 2 Tablespoons and beat in one small ripe banana. Chill until spreading consistency. Decorate frosted cake with banana chips or raisins.
Tinted: Add 1/4 to 1/2 Cup unsweetened crushed raspberries, blueberries or strawberries.
Butterless: Omit butter and substitute thawed orange juice or apple juice concentrate for honey or omit vanilla if desired.
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