Description
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful autumn treat that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese, creating a creamy topping perfect for all your favorite desserts. This luscious frosting is easy to make and adds a festive touch to cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. With its warm spices and tangy sweetness, it’s sure to impress family and friends at gatherings. Elevate your fall baking with this irresistible frosting that captures the essence of the season!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by ensuring the cream cheese is at room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar while mixing on low speed until combined.
- Add vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg if using; mix well.
- If needed, drizzle in heavy cream to adjust consistency until spreadable yet firm.
- Frost your cooled cakes or cupcakes generously with the mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg