Description
This Easy Maple Frosting is a quick, creamy, and naturally sweetened frosting made with just four simple ingredients, perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and brownies.
Ingredients
1 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup softened unsalted butter (or dairy-free alternative)
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy.
- Gradually drizzle in the maple syrup while the mixer runs, ensuring the mixture combines smoothly.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Add the vanilla extract and increase the mixer speed to medium-high, whipping for about 2 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and pipeable.
- If the frosting is too thin, add a bit more powdered sugar; if it's too thick, splash in some milk (dairy or plant-based).
Notes
Store leftover frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Re-whip before using.
For a richer version, substitute half of the butter with cream cheese for a tangy twist.
To make dairy-free, swap the unsalted butter with a plant-based alternative and use plant-based milk if needed.
Add cinnamon or a pinch of salt for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-Tbsp
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
