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    Home » Dessert » Sauces, Frostings & Toppings

    Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

    Published: Oct 16, 2022 · by Elizabeth Waterson · This post may contain affiliate links, which may pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting Confessions of a Baking Queen!

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    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.

    maple cream cheese frosting in a metal bowl on a light brown surface with a blue linen

    Growing up a maple bar was my favorite donut. There was something so subtle yet breathtaking of the maple flavor profile. As I've continued to grow my baking recipe repertoire I find myself leaning towards maple more and more.

    My apple maple muffins are a favorite!

    Cream cheese frosting goes so well with fall-spiced recipes and so does maple so it was only a matter of time until I combined the two glorious flavors. Creamy maple? Sign me up!

    Let's get to the recipe

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • How to freeze
    • Can you double
    • How to fill a piping bag
    • Recipes to use this frosting with
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    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.

    cream cheese and butter in a metal mixing bowl on a light brown surface

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

    whipped cream cheese and butter in a metal bowl on a light brown surface

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

    confectioner sugar sifted in a metal sieve into a bowl of frosting
    cream cheese frosting mixed in a metal bowl on a light brown surface

    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.

    confectioner sugar added to cream cheese frosting ingredients in a metal mixing bowl on a light brown surface
    cream cheese frosting in a metal bowl on a light brown surface

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

    maple extract added to cream cheese frosting in a metal mixing bowl on a light brown surface

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

    up close of maple cream cheese frosting in a metal mixing bowl

    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.

    filling a piping back of maple cream cheese frosting in a glass on a light brown surface

    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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    Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

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    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.

    • Total Time: 13 Minutes
    • Yield: 2 ½ Cups 1x

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 8oz Cream Cheese completely softened at room temperature
    • 2 Tablespoons Butter, softened to room temperature
    • 1 Tablespoon-2 Tablespoons Maple Extract
    • 360-480 grams (3-4 Cups) Confectioners Sugar/ Icing Sugar*

    Instructions

    1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment or a large bowl with a handheld mixer beat the cream cheese and butter for 5 full minutes, until light and fluffy. 
    2. Sieve the powdered sugar to prevent any lumps and add half to the 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.
    3.  Add the maple extract to the frosting and beat for another 2 minutes. 
    4. Spread or pipe frosting. Store in the fridge for up to 7 days, let come to room temperature and mix before using. 

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    Notes

    Use up to two more cups of confectioner's sugar for a thicker frosting.

    • Author: Elizabeth Waterson I Confessions of a Baking Queen
    • Prep Time: 13 Minutes
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Mix
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: maple cream cheese frosting recipe, cream cheese and maple frosting, maple cream cheese icing

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    1. Susan says

      August 24, 2021 at 6:13 pm

      This with an apple loaf!! Will definitely make it again!

      Thank you Liz!!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Maddy says

      January 15, 2022 at 12:23 pm

      This maple frosting is so smooth and light! I couldn't stop eating spoon fulls!

      ★★★★★

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      • Elizabeth Waterson says

        January 17, 2022 at 1:55 pm

        I totally agree!! Thank you for the review Maddy!! Take care. XX Liz

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