Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

from thebestblogrecipes.com
8 min
24 servings

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting adds a deliciously creamy and spicy touch to any dessert. Perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies, this easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to make.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened (226-gram package))
  • 1/2 cup salted butter (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

Directions

  1. 1

    Using either a stand mixer fitted with a wire whisk attachment or a medium-sized mixing bowl (2-3 quarts) and a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, mix the softened cream cheese and softened butter for 2-2½ minutes until light and fluffy.

  2. 2

    Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Continue mixing until well combined and no streaks of vanilla remain.

  3. 3

    Lower the mixer speed to medium-low. Add the powdered sugar ½ cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until your frosting is smooth and creamy.