Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
A delightful and creamy frosting made with cream cheese, butter, and pure maple syrup, perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 to 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese and butter to come to room temperature.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed until light and creamy (2 to 3 minutes).
- Pour in the maple syrup and vanilla extract, then beat until fully incorporated.
- Add 2 cups of sifted powdered sugar and beat on low speed until combined; increase speed and beat for 2 minutes.
- Taste the frosting and add a pinch of fine sea salt if needed.
- If too soft, chill in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes before using.
Notes
For thicker frosting, add more powdered sugar. Adjust sweetness with a pinch of salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/maple-cream-cheese-frosting/