Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Indulge your taste buds with this dreamy Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting! The perfect creamy, nutty topping for your favorite spice cake, carrot cake, or even cupcakes. This easy recipe comes together in minutes, leaving you with a decadent frosting that will impress your family and friends.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 1040.1 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting

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How to Make Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. Beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract at medium speed with an electric mixer until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, beating at low speed until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
  3. Increase the mixer speed to high and beat for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and perfectly smooth.
  4. Gently stir in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

450g

Fat

143g

Carbs

39g