Maple Nut Butter Cake Frosting Icing Recipe

Celebrate maple season with this dreamy frosting! Inspired by Carol Kloos' Country Cooking Corner in the March 23rd edition of the Seaway News, this recipe delivers a luscious maple flavor complemented by crunchy nuts. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or even enjoying by the spoonful!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 212.8 kcal
Protein 0g
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Ingredients for Maple Nut Butter Cake Frosting Icing

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How to Make Maple Nut Butter Cake Frosting Icing

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and 3 cups of powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup, beating until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently fold in 1 cup of your favorite chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or a mix!).
  4. If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk or cream, one at a time, until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

149g

Fat

17g

Carbs

13g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Maple Nut Butter Cake Frosting Icing?

Maple Nut Butter Cake Frosting Icing takes about 10 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Maple Nut Butter Cake Frosting Icing?

Maple Nut Butter Cake Frosting Icing has approximately 212.8 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 13 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Maple Nut Butter Cake Frosting Icing?

The key ingredients for Maple Nut Butter Cake Frosting Icing are Butter, Icing Sugar, Maple Syrup, Walnuts. See the full list with measurements above.

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