Pure maple syrup with the combination of cream cheese makes the best Maple Cream Cheese Frosting. Use it to top all of your baked goods for a decadent dessert.
We love making homemade frosting for all of our baked goods. They require minimal ingredients and taste so much better than store bought frosting. This Maple Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is one of our favorites.
If you love the flavor of cream cheese, try Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies, Banana Cream Cheesecake Bars and Cream Cheese Cookies Recipe. For more maple flavor try Maple Butter Blondies and Maple Fudge. We also love Raspberry Frosting.
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Why We Love This
This maple flavor frosting is perfect for all your fall dessert and muffins. It is rich, creamy, smooth and only requires 5 ingredients. If you are looking for a twist on your classic cream cheese frosting, add in maple syrup for the best frosting.
Use this frosting to top cakes, cupcakes and more. It is always a family favorite and we love to eat it by the spoonful. The combination of these ingredients makes the best batch of frosting and it taste delicious. It is also gluten free.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese. Softened at room temperature so it’s easy to combine. Learn How to Soften Cream Cheese.
- Butter. The butter needs to be softened as well.
- Powdered Sugar. Sift the powdered sugar to remove lumps so the frosting is smooth.
- Vanilla Extract. Pure vanilla extract will give the frosting the best flavor.
- Pure Maple Syrup. Try to use a good quality maple syrup.
Find the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Additions and Substitutions
- Add in Spices – This cream cheese frosting is even better with a teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin spices. This addition would be delicious on a pumpkin cake.
- Make a Glaze – If you prefer a glaze to top your favorite muffin recipe or a carrot cake, add in milk. This will thin it out to drizzle over many different recipes.
- Maple Extract – For an even stronger maple flavor, add a teaspoon of maple extract.
How to Make Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Step 1. Combine the butter and cream cheese and beat until smooth and combined. You will need to use an electric mixer. I like to use a stand mixer, but you can also use a hand mixer.
Step 2. Next, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
Step 3. Gradually, add the powdered sugar a cup at a time. The frosting should be light and fluffy. You may not need all of the powdered sugar.
Step 4. Finally, the frosting is ready to use on your favorite cakes and cupcakes.
Serving Suggestions
Because of the warm flavors and the perfect amount of sweetness, we tend to use this frosting on fall desserts. These are some of our favorite options.
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Layer Cakes
- Chocolate Cake
- Cupcakes or Muffins
- Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Pro Tips
- Full-Fat Cream Cheese – When making this recipe, we recommend using full fat cream cheese. You also want to make sure that your cream has softened to room temperature. This helps the frosting to be smooth and creamy.
- Combining Ingredients – When combining the ingredients we recommend using a hand mixer or a stand mixer. If you use the stand mixer use the paddle attachment in a large bowl. Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl while mixing.
- Piping Bag – If you prefer, you can place the frosting in a piping bag to pipe on many bake goods. If you do not have piping bags, you can use a zip loc bags.
- Double The Recipe – This frosting stores well, so we recommend doubling the recipe. During the fall baking months, I use this recipe on a lot of my favorite fall desserts.
- Unsalted Butter – We prefer to use unsalted butter. This way if you wanted to add in salt, you can control how much you add.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you frosting is too thick, you can easily thin it out. You can slowly add in milk to get the consistency you prefer. If the frosting is too thin, then you will need to add more powdered sugar.
Yes, since cream cheese frosting has such a high fat content, it is suitable to freeze. Just make sure to freeze in an airtight container. We recommend doubling the recipe so you can enjoy the frosting for all your baking needs.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make sure to store desserts that have been frosted with maple cream cheese frosting in the fridge.
More Easy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes
- Whipped Cream Frosting
- Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cream Cheese Glaze
- Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Go ahead and try this yummy Maple Cream Cheese Frosting. Please leave a comment and star rating after you try it.
Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 1/4 cup Butter softened
- 3-4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 4 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Beat together the butter and cream cheese until the mixture is combined and creamy with a hand held mixer or stand up mixer.
- Scrape down the sides and then mix in the maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined.
- Slowly add in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until the frosting is light and fluffy but can still hold its shape. You may not need all the powdered sugar.
- Then the frosting is ready to use on your favorite cakes and cupcakes and enjoy!
