Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

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My maple cream cheese frosting is rich, creamy, and smooth, with just the right amount of maple flavor without being overpowering. This recipe will frost 48 cupcakes, a 3-layer cake, and all sorts of other fall desserts.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cream Cheese Frosting, maple cream cheese frosting, maple frosting

Servings: This will frost cupcakes

Calories: 113kcal

Author: Terri Weir

Ingredients

(2) 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
6 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons maple extract

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until combined.
Add salt and maple extract.
Beat until fully combined and smooth.

Notes

Use softened ingredients: Cold cream cheese and butter can leave you with a lumpy frosting. Let both soften before mixing.
Add the powdered sugar gradually: This makes the frosting easier to mix and helps keep the texture smooth.
Don't overdo the maple extract: Two teaspoons gives this frosting plenty of maple flavor. If you want more, add it gradually and taste as you go.
Beat until fluffy: Giving the cream cheese and butter enough time to become light and fluffy helps create a much better frosting texture.
Adjust the consistency: If your frosting seems too thick, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes and beat again. If it's too soft, a little more powdered sugar can help.
Let your dessert cool completely: If you're frosting a cake, cupcakes, or other baked goods, make sure they're completely cool first. Otherwise, the frosting can melt.
Keep it chilled when needed: Because this frosting contains cream cheese, refrigerate it when you're not using it.
This is a doubled recipe: Because this frosting is so delicious, you'll want to make a double batch. Cut the ingredients in half, if desired for a single batch.

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