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Naturally Sweetened Cream Cheese Frosting
Learn how to make naturally sweetened cream cheese frosting! It's so easy. This recipe as written yields 2 cups, or enough frosting for one 9" round or square cake layer, or 12 cupcakes. Multiply as needed (times two for a double-layer cake or 9x13" sheet cake, and so on).
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 10 min⏳ Prep: 10 min👤 Cookie and Kate📖 cookieandkate
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To prepare, pull the cream cheese and butter out of the fridge so they have a few minutes to warm up. Slice the cream cheese into quarters and set aside.
cream cheese8 ounces
2
Place the dates in a heatproof bowl and pour hot water over them until they are covered (this ensures that the dates are hydrated and soft enough to blend—don’t skip this step!). Let them soak for ⏱️ 10 minutes, then drain.
3
Once the dates are cool enough to handle, remove the pits and discard them. In a food processor, combine the pitted dates, ½ cup room temperature water, vanilla, and a little pinch of salt.
Small pinch of salt
4
Process until the date mixture is quite smooth, about 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary. Then, add the cream cheese and butter and blend until smooth and fluffy.
cream cheese8 ounces
5
Use the frosting immediately, or store it in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days. Before using, let it warm to room temperature for about ⏱️ 15 minutes and briefly rewhip before using.
Nutrition Facts
calories
276 calories
fat Content
12.7 g
serving Size
1/4 cup
fiber Content
3.6 g
sugar Content
37 g
sodium Content
110.5 mg
protein Content
2.8 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
36.3 mg
carbohydrate Content
42.1 g
saturated Fat Content
7.5 g
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