Caramel–Cream Cheese Frosting
 
Makes 4 cups
Ingredients
  • 1½ (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot caramel topping, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add caramel and vanilla; beat at high speed for 1 minute. Use immediately.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/caramel-apple-spice-cake/