Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting is a rich and velvety topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. Combining the tangy smoothness of cream cheese with the deep, robust sweetness of molasses, it offers a unique twist on traditional cream cheese frosting. Its creamy texture and balanced flavor make it an excellent complement to spiced and chocolate desserts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost a 9-inch two-layer cake or approximately 24 cupcakes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 4 cups (500 g) confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, butter, and molasses: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the room temperature cream cheese, unsalted butter, and molasses.
- Beat mixture until smooth: Beat on low speed until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Add confectioners’ sugar gradually: Slowly add the confectioners’ sugar about 1 cup at a time, beating on low speed to incorporate it completely before adding more.
- Increase mixing speed: Once all sugar is added, increase the mixer speed to medium and beat until the frosting is creamy, smooth, and spreadable, or until it achieves your desired consistency.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to ensure a smooth frosting.
- Add confectioners’ sugar gradually to avoid a powdery mess and to control sweetness and texture.
- This frosting pairs especially well with spice cakes, gingerbread, and chocolate cakes.
- Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week; bring to room temperature before using.
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