Cinnamon Roll Icing Without Cream Cheese
This Cinnamon Roll Icing Without Cream Cheese is made in 10 minutes and with only 5 ingredients! It's creamy and fluffy and turns ooey and gooey once topped over warm such as my cinnamon rolls without eggs.
Servings: 2.5 cups
Calories: 142kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 300-350g fine powdered sugar
- 5-6 tablespoons milk of choice, at room temperature
- ⅛ teaspoon salt skip if using salted butter
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
Instructions
- To a large mixing bowl, add the butter. Using a handheld or a stand mixer, beat on high for 2-3 minutes, or until creamed and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- To a small bowl, sift the powdered sugar 1-2 times until no clumps remain. Add it to the butter, alongside the vanilla extract and salt.300-350g fine powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Beat on slow speed until it incorporates, then beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes. Start adding the milk gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.5-6 tablespoons milk of choice, at room temperature
- Taste and adjust the flavor, adding more salt, vanilla, or milk as needed. Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
Storage
- Fridge: Transfer frosting to a plastic bag or an air-tight container. It will keep for up to 1 week in the fridge. Before using, take it out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature.
- Freezer: Transfer the frosting into a plastic bag and freeze it for up to 3 months. Before using, let it thaw in the fridge overnight. After thawing, you may need to stir in a splash of milk to loosen it up.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 9mg | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Calcium: 3mg