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up close of pumpkin spice buttercream frosting with orange buttercream pumpkins piped onto it with small stems.

Pumpkin Spice Buttercream Frosting

Mimi Council
Smooth, creamy, and perfectly spiced. This Pumpkin Spice Buttercream Frosting recipe was a seasonal favorite at my bakery and now I'm sharing it with you! Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies and more.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Ingredient
Cuisine American
Makes 12 servings
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • Digital Food Scale
  • Stand Mixer
  • Spatula

Ingredients
 
 

  • 226 grams salted butter (softened)
  • 454 grams powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the butter, powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract and pumpkin spice.
  • Mix on low until combined, then speed the mixer up to high. Whip until it’s light and fluffy, which will take about 2 to 4 minutes. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl half way through mixing to ensure everything is combined well and you have a smooth and creamy frosting.
  • Then it’s ready to use on your favorite cakes, cupcakes, cookies, or brownies.

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Notes

Tips
  • Always use a digital food scale for the best results.
  • Use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • If you’re using a hand mixer instead of a stand mixer, you may want to add the powdered sugar in stages so it’s easier to incorporate without flying everywhere.
  • Make it vegan by using vegan butter if vegetable shortening, I’ve tested both. I think I the Miyoko’s vegan butter is the best option.
  • Make sure to scrape down the sides of the mixing bow partway through to ensure you have a smooth frosting.
  • Store anything made with this Pumpkin Spice Buttercream Frosting in the refrigerator because if the pumpkin.
  • High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 0.2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 860IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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