I ate a spice cupcake at my neighbors with this frosting. Talked her into giving me the recipe.
1 pkg cream cheese (8oz), softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 T maple syrup
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (about three slices)
Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth on medium speed. Add the maple syrup. With mixer on low gradually add the powdered sugar until thick and spreadable. Fold in the toasted pecans and bacon bits.
Makes about 3 cups. Frosts 12 cupcakes.