Description
A rich and velvety spiced frosting perfect for gingerbread treats and more, filled with nostalgic flavors of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Allow the cream cheese and butter to sit at room temperature until softened.
- Mix the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine your softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Use an electric mixer to beat together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the Sugar: Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugary cloud. After each cup, increase speed to medium until smooth.
- Spice It Up: Add ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix until thoroughly combined, tasting as you go.
- Add Heavy Cream: Drizzle in heavy cream while mixing at low speed until desired thickness is reached.
- Chill if Needed: If frosting is too thin, refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up before frosting treats.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace cream cheese with Greek yogurt. Pop frosting in the fridge for stability before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: gingerbread frosting, spiced frosting, creamy frosting, holiday dessert, autumn baking