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Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

This creamy frosting pairs perfectly with any cupcake, especially snickerdoodle or vanilla! It's somewhat tangy with the perfect amount of cinnamon. 

Course Dessert

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup salted butter room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 Tbsp. heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat cream cheese and butters on medium speed until smooth and fluffy. 

  2. Add powdered sugar one cup at a time and mix on low. 

  3. Add ground cinnamon, vanilla extract and heavy cream. Mix on medium until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as necessary. Continue mixing on medium-high for one minute. 

  4. Transfer to piping bag fitting with decorating tip (I used Wilton 4B star tip) and decorate cooled cupcakes.