Description
This pumpkin buttercream is a must-try this fall. Bursting with warming spices and rich pumpkin flavor, it’s smooth, creamy, and perfect for any treat in need of a cozy autumn twist!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (224g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
- 4-5 tablespoons pumpkin puree*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch or two of salt
Instructions
- Add butter to a large mixer bowl and beat until smooth.
- Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and mix until well combined and smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and 3-4 tablespoons of pumpkin puree and mix until well combined and smooth.
- Add spices and mix until well combined.
- Add the remaining powdered sugar and mix until well combined and smooth.
- Add additional pumpkin puree until desired consistency** and flavor is reached.
Notes
Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
Check out my post on frosting consistency, if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 3307
- Sugar: 392.4 g
- Sodium: 2352.2 mg
- Fat: 194.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 404.5 g
- Protein: 1.4 g
- Cholesterol: 244 mg
