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Rachel White

Maple Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

Maple Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting is silky, tangy, and sweet with cozy maple flavor that pairs beautifully with cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Frosting Base
  • 8 oz vegan cream cheese softened
  • 1 2 cup vegan butter softened
  • 2 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup pure
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 8 tsp salt pinch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • Sifter
  • Freezer
  • Scoop
  • Tray

Method
 

  1. Beat vegan cream cheese and vegan butter until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add powdered sugar gradually and mix on low until combined.
  3. Pour in maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Beat until silky.
  4. Chill 10 minutes for firmer texture or pipe immediately for softer swirls.
  5. Spread over fully cooled cakes, cupcakes, bars, or cookies.

Notes

For soft frosting, use right away. For sharper peaks, chill briefly before piping. Freeze in an airtight container up to 1 month, then thaw and rewhip. Keep cakes cool during assembly. Add cinnamon, espresso, or pecans for flavor twists. Store refrigerated up to 5 days.