Name: Lemon-Maple Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 4 ounces cream cheese; Zest and juice from 1 lemon; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Spice Cake with Poached Pears/Lemon-Maple Frosting

Supplies

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 ounces cream cheese
Zest and juice from 1 lemon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps

Whisk or beat together butter, cream cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice until light and fluffy.
Add powdered sugar, and whisk to combine. (add more powdered sugar for desired thickness).
Stir in maple syrup.
Place frosting in fridge to chill until you're ready to use.