Maple Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Serves 3
10 mins prep
10 mins total
Maple Vanilla Buttercream frosting recipe for icing your cakes, cookies, or cupcakes. Homemade buttercream frosting sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla.
ozsalted European style butter 82% butterfatsoftened
ozcream cheeseblock style Philadelphia, room temperature * see notes
tbsppure maple syrupgrade B for richer flavor
ozpowdered sugarsifted
tbspheavy cream
tspfine sea saltto taste
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In bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a mixing large bowl using a hand mixer, whip on medium high the softened butter, until fluffy. Add the cream cheese and mix until combined and smooth.
oz salted European style butter 82% butterfat
oz cream cheese
Lower speed and mix in 1/3 of the powdered sugar, followed by the maple syrup maple extract, and vanilla. Scrape bottom and sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is evenly mixed in.
tbsp pure vanilla extract
tbsp pure maple syrup
oz powdered sugar
tsp maple flavoring
Slowly add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until buttercream holds it shape but is still easy to spread. Mix in the 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream for a creamier consistency. If you prefer less sweet, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, mix taste and add more if needed.
tbsp heavy cream
tsp fine sea salt
Scoop buttercream into a piping bag with desired decorating tip and pipe onto desserts. Or use spoon to dollop frosting into cakes and smooth with an offset spatula.