Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This rich and creamy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting combines the smoothness of cream cheese with the warm, autumnal flavor of pumpkin, perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, and other baked treats. It has a balanced sweetness and a velvety texture that complements fall desserts beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost a 9x13 inch cake or 24 cupcakes
- Category: 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 Butter: Beat the softened unsalted butter until it becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add Half Cream Cheese: Add half of the pumpkin flavored cream cheese to the butter and beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the rest of the cream cheese along with the vanilla extract and fine sea salt, mixing thoroughly.
- Add Powdered Sugar in Batches: Incorporate 2 cups of powdered sugar first, blending until smooth. Then add 2 more cups and blend until no powder remains.
- Adjust Consistency: Check the stiffness of the frosting and add additional powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Store Properly: Store frostings or frost-baked goods in the refrigerator until ready to serve to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- This recipe yields enough frosting to cover a 9×13 inch cake, two 8-inch layer cakes, or 24 cupcakes.
- Variations in cream cheese and butter brands can affect water content and the total amount of powdered sugar required for proper consistency.
- Because of softened cream cheese and butter, the frosting may be a bit loose initially; chilling it before use helps it set perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about 30g)
- Calories: 1086 kcal (per total recipe)
- Sugar: 159 g
- Sodium: 443 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 163 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 143 mg
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