Pumpkin-Butter Buttercream

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5 from 2 votes

A deliciously warm spiced buttercream frosting

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Icing / Frosting

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pumpkin

Calories: 2182kcal

Author: Tricia

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 ½ ounces cream cheese, room temperature
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Pumpkin Butter, store bought or homemade (see recipe below)
1 ½ teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice (or DIY recipe in Notes)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups sifted powdered sugar, more or less as needed for desired consistency

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl beat together the butter and cream cheese on medium until light and creamy. Add the pumpkin butter, vanilla and the pumpkin pie spice. Blend another minute until incorporated. Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the powdered sugar. Beat until smooth.

Notes

DIY Pumpkin Pie Spice: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Blend or shake together in a small jar. Makes 2 teaspoons.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

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