Cinnamon Bun Icing
Transform your homemade cinnamon buns into bakery-worthy treats with this luscious Cinnamon Bun Icing recipe! Made with a rich blend of powdered sugar, velvety cream cheese, and creamy unsalted butter, this indulgent icing achieves the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. A hint of vanilla extract adds warmth, while a splash of milk ensures a smooth, spreadable consistency that glides effortlessly over warm buns. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy icing recipe is perfect for elevating your breakfast or brunch game. Whether you drizzle it or slather it on, this cinnamon bun icing is your secret to creating irresistibly gooey, glaze-topped perfection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams Powdered sugar
- 60 grams Unsalted butter
- 60 grams Cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter.
Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar to the bowl in batches, mixing at low speed to prevent the sugar from puffing out of the bowl.
Once the sugar is fully incorporated, increase the mixer to medium speed and continue beating for an additional minute.
Add the vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of salt, then mix on low speed until fully combined and the icing is smooth and spreadable.
If the icing is too thick, add an additional teaspoon of milk at a time until the desired consistency is reached. If it’s too thin, mix in a small amount of powdered sugar.
Spread the icing generously over warm cinnamon buns and enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1608 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.7 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.5 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 353 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.8 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 238.9 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 152 mg | 3% | |
*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.
