Cream Cheese Frosting
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4.4
Cream Cheese Frosting
Description
Using softened full-fat cream cheese and plain Greek yogurt as the base creates a creamy, slightly tangy frosting. Maple syrup adds sweetness without overpowering the flavor, while vanilla extract rounds out the taste. The mixture is beaten with a hand or stand mixer until smooth and fluffy, which can take about five minutes. Continued whipping helps transform a runny texture into a stable, thick frosting suitable for decorating.
This frosting pairs well with various cakes and cupcakes, adding moisture and a gentle maple undertone. It can be spread or piped depending on the frosting consistency desired. The recipe yields enough to frost around 18 cupcakes or an 8 to 9-inch round cake.
Ensure the cream cheese is fully at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps and achieve a uniform texture. Alternative liquid sweeteners can replace maple syrup if a different flavor profile is preferred.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature, full fat
- ½ cup Greek yogurt I used plain full fat
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Using a hand mixer on medium speed whip all the ingredients together until smooth and fluffy (about 5 minutes), scraping down the sides as needed. If your frosting is turning out runny, just keep whipping it and it should turn out thick and fluffy. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer.
- Use frosting on desired recipe and enjoy. This recipe will yield enough to frost 18 cupcakes or a 8-9 inch cake.
Notes
- Use cream cheese at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free frosting.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with another favorite liquid sweetener if desired.
- If frosting begins runny, continue whipping; it will thicken with more beating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Tablespoons | |
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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