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Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Elara
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Enough to frost a 9-inch two-layer cake or about 24 cupcakes
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting is a rich and velvety topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and other desserts. Combining tangy cream cheese with the deep, robust flavor of molasses, this frosting offers a unique twist on the classic cream cheese frosting. Smooth, creamy, and easy to make, it’s a delightful complement to spiced cakes or gingerbread treats.

Ingredients

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Frosting 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

  1. Combine cream cheese, butter, and molasses: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and molasses. This combination creates the base flavor and texture for your frosting.
  2. Beat until smooth: Mix on low speed until the mixture becomes smooth and fully combined, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure an even blend.
  3. Add confectioners’ sugar gradually: Slowly add the confectioners’ sugar about one cup at a time, continuing to beat on low speed until each addition is incorporated. This prevents the sugar from flying out of the bowl and helps achieve a smooth consistency.
  4. Increase speed and beat to desired consistency: Raise the mixer speed to medium and beat the frosting until it turns creamy, smooth, and spreadable. Beat longer if you want a stiffer frosting, or stop earlier for a softer spread.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to avoid lumps and achieve a silky smooth frosting.
  • You can adjust the amount of molasses depending on how strong you prefer its flavor in the frosting.
  • If the frosting is too soft, add a little more powdered sugar to thicken it.
  • For best results, chill the frosting for 15–30 minutes before spreading if it feels too soft.
  • This frosting pairs beautifully with spiced cakes, gingerbread, carrot cake, or banana bread.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert Frosting
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: molasses cream cheese frosting, cream cheese frosting with molasses, easy frosting recipe, spiced cake frosting, holiday frosting

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