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Pumpkin Buttercream Frosting

Pumpkin Buttercream Frosting

By Miranda Northern

Total: 15 minutes
DessertFrostingVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1

In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer on medium speed.

2

Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated after each addition.

3

Add 1/4 cup of canned pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the butter mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined.

4

Slowly add 2 tablespoons of milk to the mixture, beating on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired.

5

Taste and adjust the spices or sweetness according to preference.

6

Use the pumpkin buttercream frosting immediately to spread or pipe onto cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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Pumpkin Buttercream Frosting

By Miranda Northern

DessertFrostingVegetarian
Pumpkin Buttercream Frosting - butter, sugar recipe

This Dessert Frosting Vegetarian recipe is ready in 15 minutes and features butter, sugar, canned pumpkin puree and other delicious ingredients. Contains 140 calories total.

15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1

In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer on medium speed.

2

Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until fully incorporated after each addition.

3

Add 1/4 cup of canned pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the butter mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined.

4

Slowly add 2 tablespoons of milk to the mixture, beating on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add more milk if a thinner consistency is desired.

5

Taste and adjust the spices or sweetness according to preference.

6

Use the pumpkin buttercream frosting immediately to spread or pipe onto cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 140

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