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A top-down view of a black bowl filled with creamy, swirled Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting showing a light amber tint and spice flecks.

Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting

This molasses cream cheese frosting is smooth, tangy, and warmly spiced with cinnamon and ginger. Perfect for fall desserts, gingerbread, cakes, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 3 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • salt pinch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated.
  3. Add molasses and vanilla extract; beat until silky and well combined.
  4. Mix in cinnamon, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Increase speed to medium and beat for 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  6. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices if needed.
  7. Use immediately or refrigerate and re-whip briefly before using.

Notes

This frosting pairs beautifully with gingerbread, spice cake, pumpkin cake, and cinnamon rolls.