Ingredients:

  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed and sifted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions:

  1. Beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes until the mixture is pale and completely smooth.
  2. Reduce the mixer speed to low. Gradually add the sifted brown sugar and powdered sugar, mixing until just combined.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt, then increase speed to medium for 1 minute.
  4. Beat the frosting on medium-high speed for an additional 2 minutes until light, fluffy, and velvety. If too stiff, beat in heavy cream one tablespoon at a time.