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5-Minute Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Megan Weimer
Creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting adds cozy, tangy flavor to cakes and cupcakes. It's a perfect easy frosting for Fall desserts and more!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Frosting
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 292.7 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 227 grams full-fat cream cheese room temperature
  • 114 grams unsalted butter room temperature
  • 480 grams powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Add room temperature cream cheese and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or hand mixer. Cream on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until there are no lumps.
    227 grams full-fat cream cheese, 114 grams unsalted butter
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Gradually mix in powdered sugar on low speed 1 cup at a time until combined.
    480 grams powdered sugar
  • Scrape the sides of the bowl again. Mix in the cinnamon and vanilla on low, then increase to medium speed until the frosting is light and creamy.
    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For airy cupcake frosting, increase to medium-high speed for 1 minute. For smooth frosting for cakes, bring the speed down to low to get the air bubbles out.

Notes

This recipe makes about 3 cups of frosting. 1 serving is ¼ cup.
Use room temperature butter and cream cheese so they're easy to cream together.
Storage: Store the frosting in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature and re-whip with a mixer.
Freezing: Transfer leftover frosting to a sealed container and freeze for up to 3 months. Before using, let thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Mix to return to a creamy consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 292.7kcalCarbohydrates: 41.3gProtein: 1.3gFat: 14.2gSaturated Fat: 8.7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 39.5mgSodium: 61.3mgPotassium: 30.5mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 39.9gVitamin A: 492.4IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 24.4mgIron: 0.1mg
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