Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Maple cream cheese frosting takes any dessert to the next level. Made with maple extract this recipe is easy and delicious! Step-by-step photos teach you how to make this delicious frosting recipe.

Ingredients

For this frosting recipe you will need:

• Full-Fat Cream Cheese. I cannot stress enough how imperative it is that your cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature. To do this quickly you can place the foil-wrapped cream cheese brick in a bowl of warm water for 5-10 minutes. Be careful that you don't leave it for too long, you don't want soupy cream cheese!
• Butter. Your butter needs to also be softened to room temperature to properly blend with the cream cheese. Since you are using a much smaller amount I find chopping it into small pieces and leaving on the counter then going to softened the cream cheese.
• Maple Extract. The star of the show! You need to use extract not maple syrup to really get a good maple punch. Depending on how much maple you like you can adjust the amount. I prefer to use this over pure maple syrup, as this packs the maple flavor in and the maple syrup is not as potent.
• Confectioners Sugar. Also known as powdered sugar or icing sugar this type of sugar clumps very easily so it's crucial to sift it first to remove any sugar lumps.

Instructions

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or large bowl with a handheld mixer beat the cream cheese and butter.

You'll want to mix it for 5 full minutes, until light and fluffy. 

Sieve the powdered sugar to prevent any lumps and add half to butter.

Beat for 3 minutes then add the remaining powdered sugar and mix for 3 more minutes.  If you want a thicker frosting that holds its shape more when piping add more confectioners sugar until you reach the desired consistency. Keep in mind this can sweeten the frosting an lot so you might want to add a pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness.

Add the maple extract to frosting and beat for another 2 minutes. 

Spread or pipe frosting. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days, let come to room temperature, and mix before using. 

How to freeze

Once the frosting is made cover it and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to use let sit at room temperature to slightly soften then beat the frosting for a couple of minutes.

You can also freeze the frosting by storing it in a freezer safe air-tight container. Let thaw in the fridge overnight then when you are ready to use let sit at room temperature to slightly soften then beat the frosting for a couple of minutes.

Can you double

You can totally double this recipe, just click the 2X button on the recipe card below to update the ingredient quantities. Make sure your bowl is large enough to mix it all!

How to fill a piping bag

I like to place a piping bag in a tall glass and unfold the top of the bag onto the glass to have it hold itself open the fill with the frosting.

Recipes to use this frosting with

My apple bundt cake, minus the caramel drizzle, would go perfectly with this maple cream cheese frosting!

This easy carrot cake recipe would pair beautifully with the maple frosting!

My brown butter pumpkin cake layers would be delicious with this maple frosting! Or my pumpkin cinnamon rolls!

This chai spice cake would be delightful with this creamy maple frosting!

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