Best 12 Maple Icing Recipes

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Maple icing is a delicious and versatile frosting that can be used to add flavor and richness to a variety of baked goods, including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and breads. Made with just a few simple ingredients, maple icing is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a thick and creamy frosting or a thin and drizzly glaze, there's a maple icing recipe out there for you. In this article, we'll explore some of the best maple icing recipes, providing you with the tools and inspiration you need to create a delicious and unforgettable frosting that will take your baked goods to the next level.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE-NUT COOKIES WITH MAPLE ICING



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It's all about fall with these maple pecan cookies! They double up on the maple ingredients and are the perfect theme for the season that calls for nothing but flavor. Grab your apron and get baking, because these maple nut cookies will be a fall favorite for sure.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 42

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup pecan halves
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon maple flavor
1 egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon maple flavor

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 8-inch square pan, bake pecans 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Spread nuts on cutting board; cool 5 minutes. Finely chop.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon maple flavor and the egg until well blended. Stir in flour and chopped toasted pecans.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped in granulated sugar.
  • Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
  • In small bowl, mix icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CARROT CAKE WITH MAPLE-CREAM CHEESE ICING



Carrot Cake with Maple-Cream Cheese Icing image

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Carrot     Fall     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cake
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups canola oil
4 large eggs
3 cups grated peeled carrots
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
Icing
10 ounces cream cheese (such as Philadelphia), room temperature
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
12 walnut halves (for garnish)

Steps:

  • For cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter two 9-inch-diameter cake pans. Line bottom of pans with waxed paper. Butter and flour paper; tap out excess flour. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in medium bowl to blend. Whisk sugar and oil in large bowl until well blended. Whisk in eggs 1 at a time. Add flour mixture and stir until blended. Stir in carrots, walnuts and ginger. Divide batter between prepared pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cakes in pans 15 minutes. Turn out onto racks. Peel off waxed paper; cool cakes completely.
  • For icing:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and beat at low speed until well blended. Beat in maple syrup. Chill until just firm enough to spread, 30 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread with 3/4 cup icing. Top with second layer. Spread remaining icing over entire cake. Arrange walnut halves around top edge. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT CAKE WITH MAPLE-CREAM CHEESE ICING



Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake with Maple-cream Cheese Icing image

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Walnut     Carrot     Birthday     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups finely grated peeled carrots
1 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
Maple-Cream Cheese Icing

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Butter and flour two 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Using electric mixer, beat sugar, oil and eggs in large bowl until well blended. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt; beat until blended. Stir in carrots and walnuts. Divide batter between pans.
  • Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 32 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on rack 15 minutes. Run small knife between pan sides and cakes to loosen. Turn cakes out onto racks; cool completely.
  • Place 1 cake layer, flat side up, on platter. Spread 1 cup icing over. Top with second cake layer, flat side down. Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate cake 1 hour or up to 1 day. Serve at room temperature.

PUMPKIN COOKIES WITH MAPLE ICING



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These pumpkin cookies with maple icing are a mix between a cake, bread, and a cookie! The best cookies I have ever had! Leftover cookies should be refrigerated in an airtight container and allowed to come to room temperature before serving.

Provided by Krista Rhodes

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
1 drop orange gel food coloring, or as desired
1 tablespoon black sprinkles, or as desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice for cookies together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine shortening and brown sugar in a second large bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well until combined. Add 1/2 of the flour mixture and mix well. Add remaining flour mixture and mix again.
  • Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, arranging 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned at the edges, about 14 minutes, rotating baking sheets from top to bottom and front to back halfway through baking time.
  • While the cookies bake, combine butter and maple syrup for icing in a medium bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until smooth. Add pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Add food coloring and beat until uniform. Set aside.
  • Remove cookies from the oven and let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes more. Pipe or spread icing onto cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 154.9 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

APPLE AND OLIVE OIL CAKE WITH MAPLE ICING



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Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Raisin     Apple     Birthday     Maple Syrup     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

heaping 1/2 cup / 80 g raisins
4 tbsp water
2 1/4 cups / 280 g all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup / 120 ml olive oil
3/4 cup / 160 g superfine sugar
1/2 vanilla bean
2 free-range eggs, lightly beaten
3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 3/8-inch / 1-cm dice
grated zest of 1 lemon
2 free-range egg whites
confectioners' sugar for dusting (optional)
Maple Icing:
7 tbsp / 100 g unsalted butter, at room temperature
scant 1/2 cup / 100 g light muscovado sugar
scant 6 tbsp / 85 ml maple syrup
8 oz / 220 g cream cheese, at room temperature

Steps:

  • 1. Grease an 8-inch / 20-cm springform cake pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper. Place the raisins and water in a medium saucepan and simmer over low heat until all of the water has been absorbed. Leave to cool.
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 325°F / 170°C. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and set aside.
  • 3. Put the oil and superfine sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or use a whisk if you don't have a mixer). Slit the vanilla bean lengthwise in half and, using a sharp knife, scrape the seeds out into the bowl. Beat the oil, sugar, and vanilla together, then gradually add the eggs. The mix should be smooth and thick at this stage. Mix in the diced apples, raisins, and lemon zest, then lightly fold in the sifted dry ingredients.
  • 4. Whisk the egg whites in a clean bowl, either by hand or with a mixer, until they have a soft meringue consistency. Fold them into the batter in 2 additions, trying to maintain as much air as possible.
  • 5. Pour the batter into the lined pan, level it with an icing spatula, and place in the oven. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and leave to cool in the plan.
  • 6. Once the cake is completely cold, you can assemble it. Remove from the pan and use a large serrated knife to cut it in half horizontally. You should end up with 2 similar disks. If the cake is very domed, you might need to shave a bit off the top half to level it.
  • 7. To make the icing, beat together the butter, muscovado sugar, and maple syrup until light and airy. You can do this by hand, or preferably, in a mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the cream cheese and beat until the icing is totally smooth.
  • 8. Using the icing spatula, spread a layer of icing 3/8 inch / 1 cm thick over the bottom half of the cake. Carefully place the top half on it. Spoon the rest of the icing on top and use the icing spatula to create a wavelike or any other pattern. Dust it with confectioners' sugar, if you like.

PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE WITH MAPLE ICING



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Make and share this Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h51m

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (I use pecans)
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/4 cup maple syrup (the real stuff,not just maple falovored)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add pumpkin,eggs and vanilla,beat until smooth.
  • Combine dry ingredients in medium bowl.
  • Add one cup at a time to creamed mixture,stirring until well blended.
  • Stir in nuts and raisins.
  • Spoon into greased bundt pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes,then invert onto serving plate and cool completely.
  • For icing: melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in sugar,evaporated milk,and syrup.
  • Bring to boil,stirring constantly,boil 6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour into medium bowl and cool 10 minutes.
  • Beat for 8-10 minutes or until thick and creamy.
  • Spread over top of cake.

MAPLE BACON ICING



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This icing is fantastic. Spread on your favorite cupcake.

Provided by Stefani

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound bacon
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 ½ cups butter, softened
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
2 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Transfer bacon to a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar and butter in a stand mixer; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add maple flavoring. Mix in milk a little at a time until icing is spreading consistency. Fold in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 135.5 mg, Sugar 11 g

FLUFFY MAPLE ICING



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This sweet, fluffy and airy icing with a hint of maple is sure to please any sweet tooth. This makes enough to frost one 9x13 inch cake.

Provided by BLUEMM83

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup pure maple syrup
2 egg whites
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Pour maple syrup into a small saucepan. Heat to between 223 and 234 degrees F (106 to 112 degrees C), or until fine threads form when dripped from a spoon. If it reaches the temperature before your egg whites are ready, remove from heat, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whip the egg whites with salt until they can hold a peak. Gradually drizzle in the hot syrup while continuing to whip until thick and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 11.6 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

MAPLE-CREAM CHEESE ICING



Maple-Cream Cheese Icing image

Categories     Mixer     Dairy     Dessert     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Vanilla     Birthday     Maple Syrup     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 3 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar, syrup, and vanilla; beat until smooth.

VERMONT MAPLE BOILED ICING



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Make and share this Vermont Maple Boiled Icing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 2 9inch layers of cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups maple syrup
2 egg whites, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Combine syrup and boil to 238F or until a little of the syrup forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water.
  • Pour hot syrup very slowly into beaten egg whites, beating constantly.
  • Flavor with vanilla and beat until icing is nearly cool.
  • Add baking powder during the last of the beating until cool and of proper consistency to spread.

CINNAMON PINWHEELS WITH MAPLE-COFFEE ICING



CINNAMON PINWHEELS WITH MAPLE-COFFEE ICING image

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 13

Pinwheels
2 cups Bisquick
2/3 cup milk
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Maple-Coffee Icing
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons melted butter
A pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon maple extract
1 tablespoon strongly brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a muffin sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with paper liners and set aside. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon and set aside. Mix Bisquick and milk together with a wooden spoon until dough comes together, then turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 3-4 minutes. Roll dough into a large rectangle, 1/4-inch thick, and brush with melted butter. Sprinkle about 3/4 cup of the brown sugar mixture over the dough; sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture in the bottom of each muffin cup well. Roll dough, jelly roll fashion, tucking in the ends so that the brown sugar stays inside; slice into 12 biscuits. Place cut-side down in muffin cups on top of the brown sugar. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Turn out of the pan onto waxed paper immediately. For the icing, mix together all the ingredients with a whisk until icing comes together. It should be thick, but too thick to pour. Depending on the consistency you want, you may want to add a tablespoon more or less of powdered sugar. Drizzle over the cinnamon rolls and serve warm.

MAPLE ICING



Maple Icing image

A delicious, easy-to-make maple frosting, great on white cakes.

Provided by Rachael

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon maple flavored extract

Steps:

  • Cream together the cheese and butter or margarine. Stir in the confectioner's sugar and flavorings. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.4 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 82.9 mg, Sugar 39.3 g

Tips:

  • Use real maple syrup. Artificial maple flavoring will not produce the same rich, delicious taste.
  • Bring the butter and cream cheese to room temperature before creaming them together. This will help them blend smoothly and create a light and fluffy icing.
  • Beat the icing until it is light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the icing and make it smooth and spreadable.
  • Add a little bit of salt to the icing. This will help to balance the sweetness of the maple syrup.
  • Use the icing immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later use. If you are storing the icing, be sure to bring it to room temperature before using it.

Conclusion:

Maple icing is a delicious and versatile icing that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a simple glaze for your favorite cake or a rich and decadent frosting for your next batch of cupcakes, maple icing is sure to please.

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