Pumpkin Spice Buttercream
Pumpkin Spice Buttercream is silky, fluffy, and perfectly spiced, making it ideal for cupcakes, macarons, layered cakes, and all your favorite desserts.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 903kcal
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer or electric hand mixer
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
Pumpkin Spice Buttercream
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2-3 Tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Buttercream
- In the mixing bowl, add softened butter. Beat the butter until light and creamy. This creates the smooth, fluffy base for your frosting.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated. Increase the mixer speed and beat until the batter becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the salt and pumpkin spice. Beat again until fully combined.
- Add heavy cream, then beat until the frosting reaches your preferred consistency. For piping, you want the buttercream creamy but sturdy enough to hold its shape.
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Notes
- Use softened butter. Room-temperature butter whips much more easily and creates a smoother frosting.
- Don't skip the salt. A small pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness and makes the spices stand out.
- Adjust the consistency. Add a teaspoon of cream at a time if the frosting is too thick. If it becomes too soft, add a little more powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 903kcal | Carbohydrates: 121g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 118g | Vitamin A: 1531IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.3mg
