Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting
Rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced, this Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting adds cozy holiday flavor to any dessert. The tangy cream cheese pairs beautifully with the deep sweetness of molasses for a frosting that tastes like gingerbread in creamy form!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 3635kcal
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
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter, and molasses.
- Beat on low speed until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar, about 1 cup at a time, beating on low until incorporated.
- Increase the speed to medium and beat until the frosting is creamy, smooth, and spreadable, or it reaches your desired consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1recipe (3 cups) | Calories: 3635kcal