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Copycat Cinnabon Cream Cheese Frosting
5 from 81 votes

Copycat Cinnabon Cream Cheese Frosting

This Copycat Cinnabon Cream Cheese Frosting blends room temperature cream cheese and margarine or butter whipped with powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. The long mixing time creates a smooth, fluffy texture ideal for topping cinnamon rolls or cakes. The frosting offers a moist, creamy balance of tangy and sweet flavors typical of the original Cinnabon cream cheese topping.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 96 2 tablespoon servings
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 pound margarine at room temperature, or butter
  • 2 pounds powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure

Instructions

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  1. Beat the cream cheese and margarine in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Slowly add the powdered sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally with a spatula. Once all the sugar has been added, mix for at least 12 minutes.
  3. Add the lemon juice and vanilla and briefly mix to incorporate.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese and margarine to avoid lumps in the frosting.
  • Mix the frosting for at least 12 minutes to achieve a smooth, whipped texture.
  • Use clear vanilla extract to keep the frosting a bright white color if desired.
  • To create a pourable glaze, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk after mixing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 49mg (2%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 180IU (4%) Vitamin C 0mg (0%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 0mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 96 2 tablespoon servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 180IU 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 0mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.