Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Tangy cream cheese meets warm cinnamon and real maple syrup in this silky, spreadable frosting.

Total 10 min Makes 24 oz Calories 158/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This frosting blends cream cheese and butter with maple syrup and cinnamon for a tangy-sweet topping with a warm, spiced finish. It whips up smooth and holds its shape well, making it ideal for carrot cake, pumpkin bars, cinnamon rolls, or spice cake. A touch of maple syrup replaces some of the usual powdered sugar, keeping the sweetness balanced rather than cloying.

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Method

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

  2. Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt, and beat on low speed until fully incorporated.

  3. Add the sifted powdered sugar in two additions, beating on low speed after each until smooth, then increase speed to medium-high and beat 1 minute until light and fluffy.

  4. Taste and adjust cinnamon or maple syrup if desired, then use immediately to frost cooled cake or bars, or chill in an airtight container until ready to use.

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    Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

    This frosting blends cream cheese and butter with maple syrup and cinnamon for a tangy-sweet topping with a warm, spiced finish. It whips up smooth and holds its shape well, making it ideal for carrot cake, pumpkin bars, cinnamon rolls, or spice cake. A touch of maple syrup replaces some of the usual powdered sugar, keeping the sweetness balanced rather than cloying.

    10 min 24 oz 158 cal

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/3 cup maple syrup
    • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt

    Method

    1. 1

      In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.

    2. 2

      Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt, and beat on low speed until fully incorporated.

    3. 3

      Add the sifted powdered sugar in two additions, beating on low speed after each until smooth, then increase speed to medium-high and beat 1 minute until light and fluffy.

    4. 4

      Taste and adjust cinnamon or maple syrup if desired, then use immediately to frost cooled cake or bars, or chill in an airtight container until ready to use.