Description
A delightful, spiced frosting that pairs perfectly with gingerbread cakes and cookies, evoking warm, nostalgic holiday memories.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, at room temperature
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, at room temperature
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
- Milk or Cream, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure they are at room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to avoid clouds of sugar, then increase speed.
- Add the ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- If too thick, adjust the consistency with milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until desired texture is reached.
- Taste and adjust spices if necessary.
- Spread the frosting over cooled gingerbread cake or cookies.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results, and taste as you go for the perfect flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: frosting, gingerbread, vanilla, holiday dessert, creamy frosting