Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting is a velvety and flavorful topping ideal for autumn-inspired cakes, cupcakes, and desserts. Combining creamy softened cream cheese and butter with powdered sugar and aromatic pumpkin spice, this frosting offers a perfect balance of sweetness and warm spices, making it a delightful finish to your baked goods.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost 12 cupcakes or one 9-inch cake
- Category: Frosting
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup salted softened butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese and Butter: Place the softened cream cheese and salted softened butter into a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat them together on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Powdered Sugar and Pumpkin Spice: Gradually sift and add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese and butter mixture, blending slowly at first to avoid the sugar dusting out. Add the pumpkin spice mix and continue beating on medium-high speed until the frosting is fluffy, creamy, and well incorporated.
Notes
- Ensure both cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for smooth blending.
- For a less sweet frosting, reduce powdered sugar slightly to taste.
- Use immediately or refrigerate; bring back to room temperature and re-whip before serving if chilled.
- This frosting works wonderfully on carrot cakes, spice cakes, and pumpkin-flavored desserts.
- Adjust pumpkin spice mix amount based on your preference for spiciness.
