Total Time: 10

This smooth and creamy Bourbon cream cheese frosting is excellent on carrot cake and spice cake. It has a distinct but subtle Bourbon flavor that is contrasted by the sweet fruitiness of the apricot preserves.

Bourbon cream cheese frosting in a bowl.

Full Recipe

Author: Nicole B.

Bourbon Cream Cheese Frosting with Apricot Preserves

This Bourbon cream cheese frosting is delicious on carrot or spice cake. Makes just under 2 cups.

Print Version (does not include images) Pin Recipe

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: 12

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: World

Calories: 140

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Equipment:

measuring cups and spoons
mixing bowl
standing mixer OR handheld electric mixer
rubber spatula

Ingredients:

▢ 8 ounces full-fat block-style cream cheese (softened)
▢ 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
▢ 1 cup powdered sugar
▢ 5 teaspoons apricot preserves
▢ 2 tablespoons Bourbon

Method:

Add cream cheese and butter to a mixing bowl.
8 ounces full-fat block-style cream cheese (softened), 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
Whip until smooth.
Whip in powdered sugar.
1 cup powdered sugar
Whip in apricot preserves and Bourbon.
5 teaspoons apricot preserves, 2 tablespoons Bourbon

Recipe notes:

Storage: Store the frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Please note, however, that the Bourbon flavor will dissipate somewhat over time.

Did you make this recipe?Please consider !

Nutrition (estimate only):

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 0.1mg

More cream cheese frostings and glazes:

For another delicious recipe with apricot preserves, check out this cardamom cream cheese frosting.
This orange cream cheese glaze is flavored with cinnamon and cardamom and great on cinnamon rolls.