Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful, velvety topping that brings the cozy flavors of fall to your desserts. With its rich pumpkin essence and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this frosting transforms cakes and cupcakes into festive treats that everyone will love. Easy to make and incredibly versatile, it’s perfect for any occasion—from autumn gatherings to year-round celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
- Slowly add powdered sugar while mixing until smooth.
- Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg