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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting is a rich, velvety, and flavorful frosting perfect for autumn-inspired cakes and cupcakes. Made with pumpkin-flavored cream cheese, butter, and just the right amount of powdered sugar, it offers a creamy, lightly spiced sweetness that pairs beautifully with pumpkin breads, spice cakes, or your favorite fall treats.

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

  1. Beat Butter: Beat the unsalted butter in a mixing bowl until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
  2. Add Half Cream Cheese: Add half of the pumpkin flavored cream cheese to the butter and beat until fully combined and smooth, ensuring a consistent texture.
  3. Mix Remaining Ingredients: Add the remaining cream cheese, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt to the mixture, beating well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.
  4. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar to the bowl and blend until the mixture is smooth. Then add 2 more cups of powdered sugar and beat until the frosting has no visible powder remaining.
  5. Adjust Consistency: Check the stiffness of the frosting. If it is too soft, add additional powdered sugar one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  6. Store Properly: Store any baked goods frosted with this cream cheese frosting in the refrigerator until ready to serve, as the frosting contains cream cheese and butter and needs to be chilled for freshness.

Notes

  • This recipe yields enough frosting for a 9×13 inch cake, two 8-inch round cake layers, or 24 cupcakes.
  • Different brands of cream cheese and butter can vary in water content which affects how much powdered sugar is needed, so adjust accordingly.
  • If the frosting feels too loose due to softened ingredients, refrigerate it to help it set before applying to your baked goods.

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