Sweet Cream Icing
Sweet Cream Icing is a smooth, fluffy frosting typically made from butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a splash of milk or cream. It's a classic American topping, most famously used to frost vanilla or yellow cakes, cupcakes, and cinnamon rolls.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This icing is very high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from butter and sugar, with negligible protein. A typical 2-tablespoon serving contains roughly 100-150 calories, providing a quick energy boost but minimal essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 240 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 25 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 1 mcg |
Per 1/4 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of home baking and celebratory desserts in the United States, often associated with comfort food. Nutritionally, its simplicity highlights how basic ingredients can create a rich, indulgent treat that's meant for occasional enjoyment rather than daily nutrition.
