Salted Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Salted Maple Frosting is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. These cozy flavors feel right at home on everything from cookies to cupcakes to fall cakes and more. Made with real maple syrup and a hint of salt, this frosting recipe is rich, creamy and just a little unexpected. It adds a gourmet twist to your favorite bakes — no fancy techniques required.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 227kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl with a stand mixer or a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. It will turn a light yellow.
- Beat in the vanilla and maple extracts, as well as the maple syrup, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the powdered sugar and salt. Use the electric mixer to incorporate them into the cream cheese and butter mixture. If your powdered sugar has lumps in it, run it through a fine mesh strainer so that the frosting is not lumpy.
- When the icing is smooth, chill in the refrigerator until you’re ready to ice your cupcakes or cake. You can transfer the icing to a piping bag, or you can simply dollop it onto the cupcakes.
- Frost your baked goods and enjoy!
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Let soften at room temperature before frosting baked goods.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 35mg | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.05mg
