Ingredient

Cream Cheese Frosting

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers add cream cheese frosting to provide sweetness, a creamy texture, and a distinct …

What it is

Cream cheese frosting is a sweet spread made primarily from cream cheese, sugar (usually powdered), and often butter and vanilla extract. It's a rich, tangy, and sweet topping that is whipped until light and fluffy.

Why it's used

Manufacturers add cream cheese frosting to provide sweetness, a creamy texture, and a distinct tangy flavor. It is commonly found on cakes, cupcakes, pastries, cinnamon rolls, and as a filling for various baked goods.

Health notes

Cream cheese frosting is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as intended in food. It is primarily composed of sugar and fat, and like other high-sugar, high-fat foods, excessive consumption may contribute to health concerns associated with high caloric intake. International bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of its individual components. Evidence regarding the health effects of typical consumption is mixed, with some studies linking high sugar intake to various health issues, while others emphasize the importance of overall dietary patterns.

Allergen info

Cream cheese frosting contains milk, which is one of the FDA's major allergens. It does not typically contain gluten unless wheat flour is added, which is uncommon.

Products containing Cream Cheese Frosting

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Gooey Bites AdvancePierre Foods Inc. Gooey Bites Croissants, Sweet Rolls, Muffins & Other Pastries High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 333kcal 5.8Protein 10.9Fat 53.2Carbs Frosted Cinnasweet Cinnamon Swirl Rolls Topped With Cinnabon Signature Frosting Swirls, Frosted Cinnasweet Golden West Trading, Inc. Frosted Cinnasweet Cinnamon Swirl Rolls Topped With Cinnabon Signature Frosting Swirls, Frosted Cinnasweet Frozen Bread & Dough High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 412kcal 4.4Protein 17.6Fat 55.9Carbs Frosting Filled Cinnapastry Cinnamon Pastry Filled With Cinnabon Signature Frosting And Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Frosting Filled Cinnapastry Golden West Trading, Inc. Frosting Filled Cinnapastry Cinnamon Pastry Filled With Cinnabon Signature Frosting And Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Frosting Filled Cinnapastry Frozen Bread & Dough High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving High in added sugars — 48% DV per serving 425kcal 6.6Protein 21.7Fat 51.9Carbs Cybercycle, Inc. Luxury Red Velvet Sponge Cake, Luxury Red Velvet Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 461kcal 5.3Protein 25Fat 46.0Carbs Red Velvet Fabulous Ice Cream, Red Velvet Glo's Gumbo, LLC Red Velvet Fabulous Ice Cream, Red Velvet Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in added sugars — 50% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 242kcal 2.3Protein 14.8Fat 24.2Carbs Golden West Trading, Inc. Frosted Cinnasweet Swirls, Cinnasweet Frozen Bread & Dough High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving High in added sugars — 36% DV per serving 412kcal 4.4Protein 17.6Fat 55.9Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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