Fall - The best time of year

I love everything about this time of year; the color of the changing leaves, pulling out the sweaters for the colder weather, hot chocolate, apple cider, carmel apples, pumpkins, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, soups, the first snow! Kacy's birthday was last week (Oct. 14th) and we had her family dinner on a very fall day with the first snow of the season. We had hot soups on the stove, corn bread, salad and for dessert spice cake with carmel frosting (so good).  It was a perfect fall day.  Happy Birthday Kacy, I love you!

The carmel frosting came from the Magnolia bakery cookbook and I just used a regular spice cake box mix. I sprinkled toasted pecans on the top.  I cut this recipe in half and it was more the plenty.

Easy Carmel Frosting

2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

5 cups powdered sugar

1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup milk

2 TBS dark corn syrup

2 tsp vanilla extract

In a large bowl, on medium speed of an electric mixer, cream the butter until smooth. Add the sugars and beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Add the milk, syrup, and vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy, 3-5 minutes. Use immediatley or store, covered at room temperature for up to 2 days (this will make it a little less grainy from the brown sugar)

If you get an excuse to try it, please do, it is well worth it! Happy Fall!