Light Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Light Cream Cheese Frosting
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 12 ounces (340 grams), Neufchatel (1/3 less fat) cream cheese, softened but still cool; 1 teaspoon, vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups, confectioners' sugar (6 ounces/170 grams)

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We developed this lighter version of cream cheese frosting for our Light Carrot Cake, but try it on a spice cake or gingerbread.

SERVES Makes about 2 cups

TIME 25 minutes

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