Description
Indulge in the creaminess of Easy Honey Frosting (Without Powdered Sugar), a delightful and healthier alternative to traditional frostings. This simple yet luxurious recipe combines rich cream cheese with natural honey, creating a smooth, velvety topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or even dipping fresh fruit. With no refined sugars and minimal prep time, this frosting is both delicious and versatile, making it an excellent choice for novice bakers and experienced chefs alike. Elevate your desserts with this naturally sweetened frosting that can be customized with various flavors to match any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese (full fat, room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup raw honey
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice extract
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Add honey, cornstarch, both extracts, and sea salt. Mix on low speed until fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Chill the frosting in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to firm up.
- Use a piping bag to decorate cupcakes or spread evenly on cakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 28g
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg