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A cupcake frosted with cinnamon cream cheese frosting.
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Fluffy Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 16 cupcakes
This Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting has a warm cinnamon flavor that pairs perfectly with tangy cream cheese to create a fluffy and easy to pipe frosting. It comes together in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients and is perfect to top cupcakes, cakes, or any cinnamon dessert!
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz (226.8 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (113.5 g) butter, unsalted, softened
  • 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp (0.25 tsp) vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp (0.5 tsp) cream

Instructions
 

  • Make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • In the bowl of a hand or stand mixer, add the 1 block cream cheese and the 1/2 cup unsalted butter and mix on low- medium speed for 1 minute or until fully creamed together.
  • Stop and scrape down the mixer. Add in the 4 cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon. Mix on low speed working your way up to medium speed as the sugar mixes in. Mix for 2 mins more until fully mixed.
  • Turn the mixer to low and add in the 1/4 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp cream. Mix again on medium speed for 1 more minute until super light and fluffy.
  • Pipe over cupcakes.

Notes

STORAGE AND FREEZING

Storing: To store this fluffy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, simply transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. Before using the frosting, allow it to come to room temperature and give it a quick whip with a hand mixer to restore its fluffy texture.
Freezing: If you want to freeze this frosting for later use, transfer it to an airtight container and freeze it for up to three months. When you're ready to use it, thaw the frosting in the refrigerator overnight and then allow it to come to room temperature. Once it's thawed, give it a quick whipping with a hand mixer to restore its fluffy texture.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 218kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 91mg, Potassium: 22mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 370IU, Vitamin C: 0.01mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 0.05mg
Course: Frosting
Author: Sam Adler
Cuisine: American
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