Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
The Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting recipe uses a base of softened unsalted butter and cream cheese beaten together until smooth and airy. Ground cinnamon and salt are added to provide a warm, subtle spice note that complements the sweetness. Powdered sugar is gradually incorporated, creating a light, fluffy texture suitable for frosting or piping onto baked goods.
This frosting can be applied with a knife or piped using a pastry bag fitted with a tip, such as a 1M tip, for decorative effect. It stays fresh when stored in the refrigerator for one to two days, and it benefits from returning to room temperature before use to regain spreadability.
Variations include substituting cinnamon with similar warm spices like nutmeg, cloves, or pumpkin pie spice for a different flavor profile. If a pastry bag is not available, a plastic bag with a snipped corner can be used for piping.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. butter softened, unsalted
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 c. powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using a stand or hand mixer, beat together the butter and cream cheese until the lumps are gone and the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add in the cinnamon and salt and continue mixing until combined.
- Pour in half of the powdered sugar and mix it in just until the sugar is mostly mixed in, but not completely. Pour the rest of the sugar in and beat until well combined and the frosting is light and fluffy.
- From here, you can frost your cake or cupcakes with a knife or you can fill a piping bag to pipe the cupcakes.
- If all of the frosting is not used, cover the piping bag tip with some saran wrap or cover the bowl of frosting with saran wrap and store in the refrigerator. This is best if used within a day or two.
Notes
- To fill a piping bag easily, place the bag inside a tall glass, fold the edges over the rim, fill with frosting, then lift the bag out and twist the top to push frosting toward the tip.
- You can substitute cinnamon with nutmeg, cloves, or pumpkin pie spice for different spice variations.
- Prepare the frosting up to two days in advance; cover and refrigerate, then bring to room temperature before use.
- If you lack a pastry bag, a resealable plastic bag with a corner cut off can serve as a piping bag alternative.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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