Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting is a luscious and creamy topping perfect for fall-inspired desserts. Made with pumpkin-flavored cream cheese, unsalted butter, vanilla, and a touch of sea salt, it offers a rich and subtly spiced flavor that pairs beautifully with cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. The texture is smooth and fluffy, easily adjustable with powdered sugar for the perfect consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Frosting to cover 12 cupcakes or a 9-inch cake
- Category: Dessert Frosting
- Method: Mixing/Beating
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, well softened
- 8 ounces pumpkin flavored cream cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: Beat the softened unsalted butter until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add Cream Cheese in Two Parts: Add half of the pumpkin flavored cream cheese and beat until fully incorporated and smooth. Then add the remaining cream cheese along with the vanilla extract and sea salt, mixing until well combined.
- Add Powdered Sugar Gradually: Begin by blending in 2 cups of powdered sugar until smooth. Then add another 2 cups and continue blending until no powder remains. Check the consistency of the frosting and if it is not stiff enough, add powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired thickness.
- Store Properly: Keep any baked goods topped with this cream cheese frosting refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain freshness and texture.
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Notes
- For best results, ensure butter and cream cheese are well softened before mixing.
- Adjust powdered sugar amount for preferred sweetness and consistency.
- This frosting pairs exceptionally well with spice cakes, pumpkin cakes, and autumn-themed desserts.
- Keep frosting refrigerated when not in use as cream cheese can spoil if left out too long.
- If frosting becomes too firm after refrigeration, let it sit at room temperature and beat briefly before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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