Maple Syrup Cream Cheese Frosting
Sweeten up your desserts with this easy-to-make maple syrup cream cheese frosting! This smooth and creamy topping is packed with rich maple flavor and refined sugar-free. It's perfect on cakes, cupcakes, or anything that needs a sweet touch!
Servings: 10 servings (about 1¼ to 1½ cups)
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (or 1 cup)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the softened cream cheese and butter to a bowl. Use an electric hand mixer or stand mixer to beat them together on medium speed until smooth.
- Add in the maple syrup and vanilla extract and beat on medium-low speed until combined.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness to your desired preference. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap or an airtight cover and store it in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the frosting to slightly firm up.
Notes
- Make sure that the cream cheese and butter are both at room temperature before beating them together to ensure they combine easily. You want them to be softened, but not too warm to the point where they are melting. I recommend setting them out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before making the frosting.
- Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure that the mixture is fully incorporated.
- This frosting is thinner in texture than traditional frostings since it does not contain powdered sugar. Make sure to store the frosting in the fridge for a few minutes before using it so that it firms up a bit and is easier to work with.
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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