Description
A creamy and spiced frosting infused with vanilla, perfect for gingerbread cookies and festive desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients, ensuring the butter is at room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugary cloud, then increase speed until fluffy.
- Add ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract, then beat until well combined.
- Slowly add cream or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until achieving desired consistency.
- Whip the mixture for an additional minute or two until light and airy.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
Taste and adjust spices as needed. Be sure to avoid overbeating, as this can affect the texture of the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread frosting, holiday dessert, creamy frosting, spiced frosting, vanilla frosting