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Published: Jan 12, 2019 · Modified: Mar 25, 2020 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Pumpkin Spice Buttercream

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Cupcakes with frosting on orange plates.

Creamy Buttercream Frosting with pumpkin pie spices. This is a perfect frosting for spiced cupcakes.

Pumpkin Spice Buttercream Frosting on a cupcake.

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What spices are used in pumpkin spice buttercream?
Tips for making buttercream
Pumpkin Spice Buttercream

What spices are used in pumpkin spice buttercream?

This Pumpkin Spice Buttercream is amazing! I added all the delicious spices you'd find in pumpkin pie right into the frosting. You can taste all the yummy flavors of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.

I made this buttercream frosting to go with pumpkin spice cupcakes. It's a match made in heaven. 

Cupcakes topped with a dollop of frosting on an orange plate.

I like to make my own frosting. I don't think I've ever bought it at the store before. It's so easy to make and the taste is so yummy.  Some buttercream recipes I have include a lemon buttercream, chocolate buttercream, and a regular buttercream frosting.

Tips for making buttercream

  • Make certain your butter is at room temperature. I usually let mine sit out on the counter for at least one hour before I will use it.
  • Begin whipping your butter first, before adding other ingredients. This helps make certain your butter is nice and creamy.
  • If your powdered sugar is lumpy, sift it through a sieve before using. The lumps don’t disappear when you add the powdered sugar to the butter.
  • Always add the lesser amount of recommended liquid. Sometimes you won’t need to add any additional liquid or your buttercream will be too runny.
  • If buttercream is too thick, just add a bit more liquid.
  • This buttercream recipe does not hold up well in the heat. If it’s too warm for a stick of butter to hold its shape, the buttercream won’t hold its shape either.
  • Refrigerate buttercream as needed. Just let it come back to room temperature before using.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Pumpkin Spice Buttercream Frosting on a pumpkin spice cupcake.

Pumpkin Spice Buttercream

Kathy
Buttercream frosting with a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and cloves.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 cup
Calories 147 kcal

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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter (at room temperature)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • pinch ground cloves
  • pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1-2 Tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth. Add spices and beat.
    ½ cup butter, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, pinch ground cloves, pinch ground nutmeg
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat on low speed.
    2 cups powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • Add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
    1-2 Tablespoons milk

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Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 20gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 68mgSugar: 19gVitamin A: 235IUCalcium: 4mg
Keyword buttercream, buttercream frosting, pumpkin spice buttercream
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  1. Adina says

    August 28, 2019 at 12:36 am

    A new idea for buttercream, love it, perfect for the coming pumpkin season.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      August 28, 2019 at 5:27 am

      Thanks! The taste is wonderful with all that added spice!

      Reply
  2. Fred G says

    April 15, 2019 at 6:09 am

    5 stars
    Interesting combo of ingredients

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      April 15, 2019 at 6:17 am

      All those spices are a perfect combination.

      Reply

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