Description
A creamy and flavorful carrot cake filling made with cream cheese, butter, and warm spices. Perfect for layering in carrot cakes or as a delicious frosting.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter.
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar gradually while continuing to beat on low speed until fully incorporated.
Add the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt to the mixture.
Beat on medium speed until the filling is smooth, fluffy, and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
Use immediately to fill or frost carrot cake layers, or refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes