Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting is rich and delicious while being perfect for cake recipes and easy cupcake recipes. With flavors of vanilla and cinnamon, this frosting is so decadent.
This frosting is a delightful variation of traditional Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe. With lots of cinnamon flavor, it is wonderful on fall desserts such as Cinnamon Roll Cake, Cinnamon Roll Recipe and Easy Cinnamon Roll Cookies Recipe.
It is similar to Cinnamon Buttercream but made with regular cream cheese frosting. It’s delicious on a layer cake or spice cake. I love to bake but don’t have much time. As a busy mom, this recipe makes it simple to make homemade treats.
We love cream cheese and also make Cream Cheese Pound Cake Recipe.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Just 5 ingredients. You only need a handful of baking staple ingredients to make homemade frosting.
- Rich and Creamy. The texture is perfect and so amazing.
- Lots of cinnamon flavor. The ground cinnamon elevates traditional cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese. Learn How to Soften Cream Cheese.
- Butter. I like to use salted butter. The salt in it pairs with the sweetness of the powdered sugar. You can use unsalted butter if you prefer.
- Powdered Sugar. Remove lumps by sifting before using.
- Vanilla Extract. Don’t add too much or your frosting will be runny.
- Cinnamon. Adds the perfect amount of spice to creamy frosting. You can try grating your own cinnamon powder with a cinnamon stick and a grater.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Use an electric mixer to beat together the unsalted butter and cream cheese. You can use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer. Continue to mix the softened cream cheese and butter on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Step 2. Next, gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, one cup at a time, until combined. Make sure all of the lumps are gone. Scrape down the sides with a spatula of the mixing bowl.
Step 3. Blend in the vanilla extract and cinnamon. Combine the mixture until the frosting is light and fluffy.
Step 4. Place the cream cheese icing in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
How to Use
- Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe
- Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe
- Carrot Cake Recipe
- Easy Moist Banana Cake Recipe
- Pumpkin Cupcakes
- Pumpkin Cookies
- Brownies
Pro Tips
- Full Fat Cream Cheese. Make sure to use full fat cream cheese in this recipe. Low fat cream cheese may change the texture. Also, do not use the tubs. You want to use the bricks.
- Room Temperature Ingredients. The frosting will combine easier if the butter and cream cheese are softened at room temperature. It will also make the texture smoother.
- Sift the powdered sugar. If the powdered sugar is lumpy, sift it before adding to the ingredients to create a smoother texture.
- Place in the refrigerator before using. This will help the frosting to firm up and make it easier to pipe.
- Taste the frosting. Give it a try and see if it needs more vanilla or cinnamon based on your preference. If you love cinnamon, add an extra teaspoon for a full tablespoon in the recipe.
- Use an electric mixer. I suggest using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, but you can use a hand mixer. You can also use a wooden spoon but it will take longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your frosting is too thick, gradually add milk until it’s the consistency that you prefer. If your frosting is too thin, add in more powdered sugar until it’s the consistency that you prefer.
This frosting is best used immediately but you can refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Yes, this frosting needs to be refrigerated. It can stay at room temperature for 1-2 hours when serving. However, if serving outside, be careful of warmer temperatures.
It has a high fat content, so it is perfect to freeze. Place in a freezer container up to 3 months. When ready to use thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
I don’t recommend this. Margarine has a higher water content than butter and will change the taste and texture.
More Easy Frosting Recipes
- Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
- Strawberry Buttercream Frosting Recipe
- Nutella Frosting Recipe
- Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
- Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
Everyone will love this delicious homemade cream cheese frosting recipe. Give it a try and leave a comment once you do!
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
- Beat together the cream cheese and butter with a hand held or stand up mixer until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until combined.
- Then stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon. Mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Refrigerate until ready to use and enjoy!
