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cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Let the stick of salted butter and cream cheese sit out to soften.

In a stand mixer, combine 1 stick of softened butter and 8 oz of softened cream cheese.

Mix the butter and cream cheese together until creamy.

Gradually add 4 cups of sifted powdered sugar, mixing a little at a time.

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed well.

Continue mixing until the frosting is smooth and well combined.

Prepare your cake layers by placing the first layer upside down on a cake board.

Spread a layer of frosting on top of the first cake layer.

Add toasted pecans in the middle of the cake if desired.

Place the second cake layer upside down on top of the first layer and add more frosting on top.

Repeat the process with a third layer if desired, adding frosting and pecans as needed.

Finish frosting the sides of the cake with a light coating first, then add more frosting to the top layer.

Decorate the top of the cake with toasted pecans if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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