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Allspice Cream Cheese Frosting

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"Cream cheese frosting with a little extra something. This is a good frosting for spice cakes that contain allspice." — v monte

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Original recipe makes 3 cups Change Servings

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice

4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

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Directions

In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese, butter, and allspice. Gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and milk until the mixture is spreadable.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 25, 2004

Be forwarned: This needs 8 oz. not 3 oz. of cream cheese! With 8 oz, it is a great spin on the classic, otherwise it's fatally flawed and tastes like sugar wax.

—WEXL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 24, 2006

I prepared recipe as written using Penzey's allspice and Philly cream cheese. The allspice darkens the frosting slightly. The taste was okay, but I honestly didn't love it. Maybe the Penzey's allspice is too strong in flavor. I guess I prefer traditional cream cheese frosting.

—PATRINCIA

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Feb 07, 2011

Beautiful frosting. Delicious and spiced just right. Three cups of powdered sugar was just right for me too, not four, and my 5-star rating reflects that change. I used this frosting to frost "Beer Spice Cake," also from this site, made into cupcakes. Perfect.

—naples34102

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Jan 25, 2004

The allspice really adds to this otherwise ho-hum frosting recipe. I used it on the Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake from this site. What a treat! Thanks V Monte!

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Jun 20, 2006

I use the 8 oz of cream cheese also- makes it thicker but still spreadable. I find if I add the milk 1/2 TBS at a time, it turns out perfect. Monte- this is a fabulous frosting!

—ChAnMad

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Mar 26, 2004

I loved the taste of this frosting. My only peeve is that I do not like very sweet frosting. I was very apprehensive to add 4C of conf. sugar. I added the sugar to the mixture 1/2C at a time and I ended stopping at 3 1/2C of conf. sugar. It was plenty sweet for me. The consistency was a tad watery with less sugar at room temperature so I chilled it in the fridge before spreading on my cake. Worked like a charm. Give this a try on the Lite Carrot cake on this site. A winning combination that's sure to please.

—ROSLYNNY

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Mar 10, 2003

Wonderful! However, I agree that it should say one 8 oz. package of cream cheese instead of one 3 oz. With a 3 ounce package, you can't even taste the cream cheese! Thank goodness I test-tasted it though! I used it to frost Lite Carrot Cake. It was a smashing combination! It was still super rich even though I used Neufchatel Cheese. YUMMY! I would make it again, but I'm afraid I will eat it all.... :(

—ISSA

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Nov 22, 2010

as written, this frosting is so-so. i don't think theres enough cream cheese, and way too much sugar. i modified by using 8 oz cream cheese and 2 cups of sugar and found those proportions to be perfect. i used them to ice a pumpkin spice cake and the flavor combo was wonderful. thanks!

—BECCAP

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Nutrition

Calories
274 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
48.3 g
16%

Cholesterol
26 mg
9%

Fat
9.2 g
14%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
0.8 g
2%

Sodium
71 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Allspice Cream Cheese Frosting

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 274
Calories from Fat: 83

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.2g 14 %
Saturated Fat 5.8g 29 %
Cholesterol 26mg 9 %
Sodium 71mg 3 %
Potassium 20mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 48.3g 16 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 0.8g 2 %
** Sugars 47.2g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 1 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 1 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.