Description
A delightful and velvety frosting infused with warm spices, perfect for gingerbread cakes, cookies, and more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Allow the butter and cream cheese to sit at room temperature for about an hour.
- Beat the butter and cream cheese together on medium speed until creamy and smooth—about 2–3 minutes.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed.
- Incorporate the molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, and allspice. Mix until combined.
- Finish with a splash of vanilla, beating again until fluffy for about one minute.
- Taste and adjust the spice level according to your preference.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes if the frosting feels too soft.
Notes
Store any leftover frosting in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: frosting, gingerbread, dessert, holiday, family recipe