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Copycat Cinnabon Cream Cheese Frosting
This homemade Cinnabon cream cheese frosting perfectly captures the mall favorite's signature tangy-sweet flavor and silky texture. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect on cinnamon rolls, cakes, cookies and more!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 or butter at room temperature
- 2 pounds powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese and margarine in the bowl of a stand mixer.
- 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.
- Add the lemon juice and vanilla and briefly mix to incorporate.
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Notes
- Room temperature ingredients are absolutely essential – cold cream cheese will result in lumps.
- Don't skip the full 12 minutes of mixing time – this creates the ultra-smooth, whipped texture that makes Cinnabon frosting unique.
- Use clear vanilla extract if you want perfectly white frosting.
- For a pourable glaze consistency, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to thin the frosting.
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: 962 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.