This Maple Creamy Frosting is a nostalgic, rich, and silky icing perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Combining powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and shortening, this vintage recipe delivers a smooth and creamy texture with a warm maple flavor. Popular in mid-century American baking, this frosting adds a unique twist to classic desserts and pairs beautifully with spice cakes, white cakes, and cookies alike.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup shortening
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Base Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, mix the powdered sugar and salt.
- Add the egg and beat until smooth.
Step 2: Incorporate Syrup
- Gradually blend in the maple syrup, mixing until fully combined.
Step 3: Add Remaining Ingredients
- Stir in the shortening and vanilla extract.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Frost Your Dessert
- Spread frosting evenly on cooled cakes, cupcakes, or cookies.
Tips
- Use real maple syrup (not pancake syrup) for best flavor.
- For a stiffer frosting, add a little more powdered sugar.
- For a softer, glaze-like texture, add extra maple syrup a teaspoon at a time.
- Substitute part of the shortening with butter for richer flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for warm spice notes.
- Beat longer for extra-light, fluffy texture.
- Chill briefly if frosting becomes too soft to spread.
- Great on spice cake, pumpkin cake, banana cake, or maple cookies.
- Add chopped toasted pecans or walnuts for texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 0.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 26gVitamin A: 40IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg