Ginger Icing Cream Cheese Frosting With Candied Ginger Recipe

Spice up your cake game with this irresistible Ginger Icing Cream Cheese Frosting! This incredibly flavorful frosting, perfect for carrot, banana, or pineapple cakes (and more!), combines the tang of cream cheese with the warm spice of ginger and a delightful hint of lemon. Made with candied ginger for an extra burst of flavor and texture, this frosting is surprisingly easy to whip up in just 10 minutes. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 178.8 kcal

Protein 2g

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Ingredients for Ginger Icing Cream Cheese Frosting With Candied Ginger

Unsalted Butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Vanilla Extract
Fresh Lemon Juice
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger

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How to Make Ginger Icing Cream Cheese Frosting With Candied Ginger

In a large bowl, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter with 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Beat until well combined.
Gradually add 4 cups powdered sugar, beating on low speed until incorporated. Then beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger. Adjust amount to your preference.
Spread frosting evenly over your warm spice cake (carrot, banana, pineapple, etc. work wonderfully!).
Frosting is best applied while the cake is still warm. This allows for better adherence and a smoother finish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

78g

Fat

32g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Ginger Icing Cream Cheese Frosting With Candied Ginger?

Ginger Icing Cream Cheese Frosting With Candied Ginger takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Ginger Icing Cream Cheese Frosting With Candied Ginger?

Ginger Icing Cream Cheese Frosting With Candied Ginger has approximately 178.8 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Ginger Icing Cream Cheese Frosting With Candied Ginger?

The key ingredients for Ginger Icing Cream Cheese Frosting With Candied Ginger are Unsalted Butter, Cream Cheese, Vanilla Extract, Fresh Lemon Juice, Powdered Sugar, Candied Ginger. See the full list with measurements above.