Carrot Cake Cupcakes Frosting
Elevate your baking game with this luscious Carrot Cake Cupcakes Frosting—a silky and creamy topping that’s the ultimate complement to your favorite spiced cupcakes. Made with rich full-fat cream cheese and softened butter, this frosting strikes the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, thanks to a touch of vanilla extract and just the right amount of powdered sugar. Ready in just 10 minutes, this dreamy frosting is effortlessly whipped to a fluffy perfection, making it easy to spread or pipe onto your cupcakes. Whether you’re looking for a decadent topping for Easter desserts or a delicious way to elevate any carrot cake treat, this frosting recipe is a must-try. Perfectly versatile and customizable, it’s the secret to achieving bakery-style cupcakes right in your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups Powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.125 tsp Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition to prevent a sugar cloud in your kitchen.
Once all the powdered sugar is incorporated, increase the mixer speed to medium-high and continue beating the frosting until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and salt, then beat until well combined.
Taste the frosting and adjust the consistency (if needed, add a small splash of milk for a thinner frosting or more powdered sugar for a thicker consistency).
Use immediately to frost your carrot cake cupcakes or store in the refrigerator for later use. Allow refrigerated frosting to come to room temperature and re-whip for a smooth consistency before using.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 175.4 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 109.4 g | 547% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 509 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 1042 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 510.9 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 497.6 g | ||
| Protein | 15.6 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
