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This Maple Buttercream Frosting is warm, silky, and creamy. A must have recipe to go with all your baked goods, like cakes, scones, and cinnamon buns.

Maple buttercream frosting

This frosting is so delicious I would eat it with everything, especially with my carrot cake as pictured. I really would love to bake a tray of cinnamon buns to go with this frosting.

Maple Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 double layer cake icing amount

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp maple extract

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together all ingredients until smooth. Use immediately.

Want to bake a carrot cake to go with this maple buttercream frosting? My recipe is here: Carrot Cake with Maple Buttercream Frosting!

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