Caramel Cream Cheese Icing

I found this on the internet and added the sundae syrup to it. I wanted a caramel icing to go with a spice cake I was making. I’m sure this would also be good on a white or yellow cake and also using the icing as the filling.

INGREDIENTS

1/4  cup  light brown sugar
10  tablespoon  butter, divided
1/3  cup  heavy whipping cream
8  ounces  cream cheese, softened
1/2  teaspoon  vanilla extract
Dash of salt
1 3/4  cups  powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt brown sugar and 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil over medium heat; remove from heat. Whisk in cream; blend well. Transfer to a heat-resistant bowl. Cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally.

2. Place remaining 6 tablespoons butter and cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with a mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla and salt. With mixer running, slowly pour in cooled brown sugar mixture; beat until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, beating well after each addition until completely smooth. Chill slightly for a firmer texture, stirring occasionally.
3. After I spread the frosting on, I went back over the cake and drizzled the caramel sundae syrup over it.