Best 6 No Guilt Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in a guilt-free delight with our delectable No-Guilt Cream Cheese Frosting. This luscious frosting offers a perfect balance of creaminess and tang, without compromising on your health goals. Made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, honey, and a touch of maple syrup, this frosting is a symphony of flavors that will elevate your baked creations to new heights. In this article, we present three irresistible recipes featuring our No-Guilt Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. **No-Guilt Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting:** These moist and fluffy cupcakes are packed with grated carrots, warm spices, and a hint of orange zest. Topped with our velvety No-Guilt Cream Cheese Frosting, they make for a delightful and nutritious treat.

2. **No-Guilt Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting:** Experience the classic decadence of red velvet cake, guilt-free! This stunning cake boasts vibrant red layers and a moist, tender crumb. Paired with our tangy No-Guilt Cream Cheese Frosting, it's a show-stopping dessert that will impress your loved ones.

3. **No-Guilt Banana Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting:** Transform your favorite banana bread recipe into a guilt-free indulgence! This moist and flavorful bread is studded with ripe bananas and a hint of cinnamon. Frosted with our No-Guilt Cream Cheese Frosting, it's a comforting and wholesome snack or breakfast treat.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Old-fashioned cream cheese frosting is sweet with a subtle tang, ultra-creamy, and just plain luscious.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 oz full-fat, brick-style cream cheese, preferably Philadelphia brand, softened
1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
1 pound (4 cups) confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or large bowl if using a hand mixer), combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat until aerated and light, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, mixing on low to combine. Once all of the sugar is mixed in, increase the speed to medium-high and beat until fluffy, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144, Fat 7 g, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sugar 20 g, Fiber 0 g, Sodium 41 mg, Cholesterol 21 mg

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING WITHOUT POWDERED SUGAR



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This is an alternative to the classic recipe that calls for powdered sugar. We use it to frost cocktail cake. Try it on applesauce, spice, banana, or carrot cakes too.

Provided by Anne Brothers & Rick Smetzer

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Blend together cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and almond extract with an electric mixer until starting to become stiff. Pour in honey. Beat together until mixture is whipped, making sure not to overmix as it will collapse.
  • Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.1 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 38.4 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 84.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

SUGAR-FREE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Great frosting even if you are not on a sugar-free diet!

Provided by kwolff

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
½ cup granular sucrolose sweetener (such as Splenda®), or more to taste
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and sucralose sweetener together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; stir in whipped topping and vanilla extract until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 60.7 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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You know that no cake, cupcake, bar or cookie is complete without the perfect layer of cream cheese icing or frosting. Luckily, our spreadable and creamy homemade recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Sweet with just the right amount of tang, this from-scratch Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe is the perfect finish for carrot cake, red velvet cupcakes, pumpkin-spice bars and more. Soon you'll be adding this cream cheese frosting recipe to everything on the dessert tray and more.

Provided by By Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in vanilla, then stir in powdered sugar. Add more powdered sugar as needed until frosting is a thick spreadable consistency.
  • Spread or pipe frosting on cooled cake or cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is a simple recipe for delicious cream cheese frosting. It has less powdered sugar than most recipes. That's one reason it tastes so good.

Provided by live_love_cook

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a microwave-safe dish in microwave on high for 7 seconds. Transfer butter to a bowl and beat with cream cheese and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until mixture is nearly fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir confectioners' sugar into cream cheese mixture to make a smooth frosting. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.5 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 77.4 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

BASIC CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This recipe delivers a basic cream cheese frosting using just butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla.

Provided by JJ

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat softened butter and cream cheese until well blended.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 41.1 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 110.9 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality cream cheese that is at room temperature for the best results.
  • Make sure the butter is also at room temperature so that it creams together with the cream cheese smoothly.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese and butter mixture to avoid lumps.
  • Beat the frosting on high speed for several minutes until it is light and fluffy.
  • If the frosting is too thick, add a little milk or cream until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • If the frosting is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Flavor the frosting with your favorite extracts or spices, such as vanilla, almond, or cinnamon.
  • Use the frosting to top cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or other desserts.

Conclusion:

This no-guilt cream cheese frosting is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to top a variety of desserts. It is made with simple ingredients and is easy to make. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this frosting is sure to be a hit. So, next time you are looking for a light and fluffy frosting, give this no-guilt cream cheese frosting a try.

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