This is the perfect frosting for fall. The spices are reminiscent of pumpkin spice and will add the perfect finishing touch to your dessert from pumpkin to chocolate. Made with cream cheese it is a creamy texture and is perfect for cakes or cupcakes.
Ingredients
1 1/2 C. butter, softened
12 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ground ginger
6 1/2 – 7 C. confectioners’ sugar
Mix butter and cream cheese until thoroughly blended. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and ginger and combine. Add confectioners’ sugar 1 cup at a time and mix until your desired consistency is reached. Spread or pipe onto your cake.
If you would like the perfect cake to pair with this frosting, here is my Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino Cupcakes recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting
This sweet, spicy cream cheese frosting is perfect for fall. It takes only a few minutes to make and is perfect on Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino Cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 C. butter, softened
- 12 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 6 1/2 - 7 C. confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Mix butter and cream cheese until thoroughly blended. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and ginger and combine. Add confectioners' sugar 1 cup at a time and mix until your desired consistency is reached.
Notes
Use either more or less confectioners' sugar to achieve the frosting consistency you prefer.
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