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cinnamon cream cheese frosting on top of a cupcake with cinnamon sticks beside it
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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Easy 5 ingredient cinnamon cream cheese frosting upgrades any cake, cupcakes, or sugar cookie bars! Make cinnamon frosting in one bowl in just 5 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon cream cheese frosting
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Beth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (226g) cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter softened, 1 stick
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4-5 cups (454-567g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Place room temperature unsalted butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer on medium and beat together for 1-2 minutes, until whipped and fluffy.
    8 oz (226g) cream cheese, 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • Add in the vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and cinnamon, beat again on low for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until everything is incorporated.
    1 tsp vanilla extract, 4-5 cups (454-567g) powdered sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a splash of milk or heavy cream, beat until creamy.
  • Use the frosting on cake and cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1744kcal | Carbohydrates: 247g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 85g | Saturated Fat: 52g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 239g | Vitamin A: 2938IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 0.4mg