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This Maple Frosting is rich and creamy and the perfect addition to cakes, cupcakes, cookies or cinnamon rolls. It tastes just like fall.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
I recently took a trip to Canada. My father was born in Canada so it is the home of my ancestors! While I was there, I was reminded how much I love maple, it must be in my DNA. Maple is the national flavor of Canada and you will find maple everything!! One of my favorites is maple fudge and you can bet I bought some, at least once!
Ingredients Needed
- Butter. I used salted butter. Do not substitute butter for anything else, especially not shortening.
- Milk. I use the richest milk I have on hand. I prefer to use whipping cream or half and half. It will give the frosting a richer, thicker texture.
- Sugar. We use a combination of powdered sugar and brown sugar.
- Maple Syrup/Extract. If using maple syrup be sure and use real maple syrup. You can also use Mapleine which is found in the extracts in the baking aisle. You may also find maple extract which is not the same as Mapleine. Mapleine will give you a stronger maple flavoring, more like the flavor you find on a maple bar, and the color will also be darker than with maple extract. I have also used a combination of both real maple syrup and maple/mapleine extract. I used 2 Tbsp of maple syrup and 1/2 tsp of extract.
How to Make Maple Buttercream
- Put powdered sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup (or extract), butter in a the bowl of a stand mixer.
- Use the whisk attachment beat together. Add in enough whipping cream to achieve desired consistency.
- Beat until fluffy
- Store in the refrigerator
Find the recipe for the cupcakes below here:
Tips from Leigh Anne
- If your frosting is too stiff, just add in a bit more milk. If it is too soft and runny, add in more powdered sugar. But add in just a little at a time.
- I like my frosting a bit stiffer for cookies than for cupcakes or cake. If you are piping it onto cupcakes make sure it is not too stiff, you want it to flow easily out of the piping bag but still hold it’s shape.
- Be sure your butter is at room temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will maple frosting last?
Homemade frosting will last for up to a week in the refrigerator and up to a month in the freezer. If freezing, beat the frosting after thawing before using.
Other favorite things to add maple frosting to:
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Maple Frosting
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup or 1 tsp Mapleine
- 2 Tbsp whipping cream or other milk product
Instructions
- Beat butter in a bowl until smooth.
- Add in powdered sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup and enough whipping cream to achieve desired consistency. Beat until fluffy
- Store in the refrigerator
Tips & Notes:
Nutrition Facts:
Marie Johnson says
I don’t have a Kitchenaid. So should I knead by hands for a few minutes? If so, for how long? Thanks very much.
Leigh Anne says
You can absolutely knead it by hand – just more work 🙂 Enjoy!
Amy says
Mmm.those look amazing. I am trying to keep sugar out of my diet but I might have to make some of those soon! Thanks for posting 🙂
Robyn says
Just the other day I was eating a cinnamon roll from Izzy’s complaining that they are no longer the ‘real’ cinnamon rolls…like these! They look and sound sooo yummy. I like the idea of how to freeze them! How would you cook them afterwords? Let them defrost or cook them frozen?
Leigh Anne says
Robyn, I froze them after I had rolled them out, put the filing in and cut them and placed them in the pan. I will just pull the pan out of the freezer, let it thaw and rise for a while and then bake – yum! Think I’m going to pull a pan out this weekend!!
Marie Johnson says
I read this recipe twice and I do not see where it says to “knead” the dough? Is that necessary? I don’t do yeast breads, etc., because I don’t know how. But this sounds easy if there is no kneading involved. Please let me know so I can try them. I would LOVE some homemade cinnamon rolls. Marie
Leigh Anne says
I used my bread hook in my Kitchenaid when I mixed it together – that’s all the kneading it needed!
MMW says
Ms. Leigh Anne,
How do you keep your figure so trim while baking all these goodies? Do you give them all away? Do you workout 5 hours a day? You really inspire me.
~MMW
Leigh Anne says
I do give a ton of food away. I try to be good and use portion control but sometimes I am bad, really bad!!! I do have a fun new little exercise gadget I’ll have to share on the blog. Picked it up last weekend while I was in Utah – no more flabby arms!!!