Almond Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

Elevate your cakes with this dreamy Almond Cream Cheese Glaze! Perfect for spice cake, carrot cake, banana cake, or even chocolate cake, this luscious glaze melts into warm cake for irresistible flavor. The delicate almond flavor complements any dessert beautifully. Double the recipe to generously frost a two-layer cake. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 164 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Almond Cream Cheese Glaze

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How to Make Almond Cream Cheese Glaze

  1. In a food processor, combine 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup almond extract, and 2 tablespoons milk.
  2. Process until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Drizzle or spread generously over your favorite warm cake. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

47g

Carbs

2g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Almond Cream Cheese Glaze?

Almond Cream Cheese Glaze takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Almond Cream Cheese Glaze?

Almond Cream Cheese Glaze has approximately 164 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Almond Cream Cheese Glaze?

The key ingredients for Almond Cream Cheese Glaze are Butter, Cream Cheese, Amaretto, Powdered Sugar, 1/4 cup almond extract, 2 tablespoons milk. See the full list with measurements above.

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