Easy Maple Frosting {4 Ingredients}
This simple, 4-ingredient maple frosting is perfect for adding a sweet, maple flavor to cakes, cupcakes, and more. Made with just butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla, it’s a quick and easy frosting that will elevate your baked goods with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups of frosting
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Beat the softened butter in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until fully incorporated.
- Slowly pour in the maple syrup and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Use immediately to frost your favorite cake or cupcakes. If the frosting is too thin, add a little extra powdered sugar to thicken it.
Notes
- You can adjust the consistency by adding more powdered sugar if the frosting is too thin, or more maple syrup if you want a stronger maple flavor.
- For a richer flavor, consider using brown butter instead of regular butter.
- This frosting pairs wonderfully with spice cakes, carrot cakes, or vanilla cupcakes!
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/easy-maple-frosting/
