Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful blend of creamy textures and warm autumn spices. This easy-to-make frosting elevates any dessert, from cakes to cupcakes, with its rich pumpkin flavor and lovely orange hue. Perfect for fall gatherings or simply to enjoy at home, this frosting will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice (or substitute with cinnamon)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing on low speed until smooth.
- Fold in pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice until well combined.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
- Transfer frosting to a piping bag or spread generously on baked goods.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg