Homemade Yellow Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
AuthorKara
Ingredients
1stick1/2 cup butter, softened
8ozcream cheesesoftened
1/3cuplight brown sugarpacked
1teaspoonvanilla extract
pinchof salt
1 3/4cupspowdered sugarsifted
Food coloring
Instructions
In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese for 1 minute until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the butter. Beating for 1 to 2 minutes, until well incorporated. Next, add the brown sugar, pinch of salt and vanilla extract, and beat until well incorporated. On low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar. Scrape down sides as needed, add food coloring (if using), and beat until smooth. Spread on cake and enjoy!