Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting
45 min.
6
349kcal

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If you're searching for the perfect frosting to elevate your desserts, look no further than this delectable Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting. With its rich, creamy texture and the warm, sweet notes of pure maple syrup, this frosting will add an irresistible touch to any cake or cupcake. Imagine biting into a fluffy vanilla cupcake topped with a generous swirl of this luscious frosting—it’s pure bliss!

This recipe is not only a treat for your taste buds but also accommodates various dietary preferences, being both vegetarian and gluten-free. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just want to indulge in a moment of sweetness, this frosting is a fantastic choice. It only takes about 45 minutes to prepare, making it accessible without a lot of time spent in the kitchen.

The star ingredient here is the maple syrup, which is carefully reduced to amplify its flavor and consistency. Combined with the creamy richness of butter and cream cheese, the result is a frosting that is both light and rich, striking the perfect balance. Plus, with each bite, you'll experience the subtle tang of cream cheese pairing wonderfully with the sweetness of maple, creating a flavor profile that is sure to impress.

Don't wait to try this delightful frosting! Whip up a batch and transform your favorite baked goods into something truly special that everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 lb butter at room temperature
  • ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 0.8 cup maple syrup 
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • blender

Directions

  1. In a 1- to 1 1/2-quart pan over medium-high heat, bring maple syrup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, swirling pan occasionally, until reduced by about a third, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. Pour into a glass measure nested in a bowl of ice water and stir constantly until syrup is very thick and barely warm to touch, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Remove from ice water. In a bowl, with a mixer on low speed, beat cream cheese and butter until well blended. Beat in powdered sugar. Scrape in reduced syrup; beat until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories349kcal
Protein1.49%
Fat55.44%
Carbs43.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.92
Glycemic Load
10.19
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.5186956298092%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:349.23kcal
17.46%
Fat:21.83g
33.58%
Saturated Fat:13.53g
84.58%
Carbohydrates:38.16g
12.72%
Net Carbohydrates:38.16g
13.87%
Sugar:34.62g
38.47%
Cholesterol:59.72mg
19.91%
Sodium:184.69mg
8.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.32g
2.65%
Manganese:0.93mg
46.41%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
33.12%
Vitamin A:726.13IU
14.52%
Calcium:66.84mg
6.68%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4.01%
Potassium:120.25mg
3.44%
Selenium:1.87µg
2.68%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.63%
Magnesium:10.53mg
2.63%
Phosphorus:24.76mg
2.48%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.12%
Vitamin K:1.72µg
1.64%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.29%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.23%
Source:My Recipes