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1. Best Frosting Ever
2. Based on this recipe
3. (printable recipe)
4. Frosts 1 13x9-inch sheet cake or 1 8- or 9-inch 2-layer cake
5. /2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
6. cups powdered sugar, sifted
7. Pinch salt
8. /2 teaspoon vanilla extract
9. cup cold cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
10. Place the butter in a light colored skillet or saucepan over medium heat until melted.
11. Continue cooking, swirling the pan constantly and stirring, until the butter is dark golden brown and smells nutty.
12. Transfer to a small bowl, cover and place in the freezer for about 45 minutes or until it solidifies but is still scoopable.
13. Place the chilled butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or handheld mixer and beat for about 1 minute until creamy.
14. Add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla and beat for about 5 minutes until lightened in both color and texture.
15. Add one piece of cream cheese at a time, one after the other, mixing well after each addition so there are no lumps.
16. Continue adding the cream cheese until fully incorporated.
17. Beat for about 2 minutes to lighten it up, then use as desired.

Recipe from A Southern Grace ↗