Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Level up your fall baking with this rich and creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting. This cinnamon frosting is takes about 5 minutes to make and is perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes.

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Add the room temperature cream cheese and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Cream together the butter with the room temperature cream cheese until just combined, about 2 - 3 minutes.

Step 1:  

Add the cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt. Mix until creamy and well combined, about 2 - 3 more minutes on low speed. Stop and scrape down sides of bowl as needed.

Step 2:  

Mix in the sifted powdered sugar ½ cup (60 g) at a time, mixing in each addition of powdered sugar until incorporated.

Step 3:  

Scrape down sides of mixing bowl as needed.

Step 4:  

Once all the sugar has been added, mix on high until the cream cheese cinnamon buttercream is fully incorporated and your desired consistency.

Step 5:  

If the frosting  is too thick, add 1 - 2 tablespoon (15 - 30 ml) milk of choice, beating until well incorporated.

Step 6:  

Transfer the cinnamon cream cheese frosting to an airtight container or use to top your favorite cake, cupcakes, cookies or brownies.

Step 7:  

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