This pecan-studded cream cheese frosting is great with our Italian Cream Cake.

Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Ingredients

1cupchopped pecans

1(8-oz.)

cream cheese, softened

1/2cupunsaltedbutter, softened

1Tbsp.vanilla extract

1(16-oz.)

Nutty Cream Cheese Frosting - Southern Living

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

Add powdered sugar, beating at low speed until blended.

Beat frosting at high speed until smooth; stir in pecans.

Italian Cream Cake - Southern Living

Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox