Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Indulgent Recipe Ever
This luscious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for autumn desserts, offering a creamy and flavorful finish that complements any cake or cupcake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Frosting for 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg until evenly distributed.
- Once the frosting is smooth, use it to frost your favorite cake or cupcakes.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing.
- This frosting can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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