How to Make Cream Cheese Frosting without Powdered Sugar - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who love baking, a delicious and versatile cream cheese frosting is an essential recipe to have in your repertoire. While traditional cream cheese frosting often calls for powdered sugar, this recipe offers a unique twist by using alternate sweeteners. Whether you're looking to reduce your sugar intake or simply don't have powdered sugar on hand, this alternative cream cheese frosting is a game-changer.

One of the key components of this recipe is the use of honey or maple sy...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 cup

  • Beat cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and almond extract with an electric mixer in a large bowl until mixture begins to stiffen.
  • Pour in honey. Continue beating until a whipped consistency is reached; do not overmix as it will collapse. Use immediately or store covered in the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 84mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 41mg