Carrot Cake Filling
A creamy and flavorful carrot cake filling made with cream cheese, butter, and warm spices, perfect for layering in carrot cakes or cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12
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
1/8 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 on medium speed, beat the cream cheese and butter together 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.
Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat the filling until all spices are evenly distributed and the filling is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are fully combined.
Use immediately as a filling for carrot cake layers or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days before use.