Description

This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Frosting is a smooth, creamy, and perfectly spiced topping ideal for cupcakes, cakes, and cookies. Combining softened cream cheese and butter with pumpkin purée and warm spices, this no-cook frosting brings a seasonal twist to your desserts with delightful cinnamon and nutmeg flavors. Easy to prepare and wonderfully versatile, it enhances fall-inspired treats with a rich, luscious finish.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/3 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
3–4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

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Instructions

Beat Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together using an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
Add Pumpkin and Spices: Add the pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the bowl. Beat again until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue until the frosting achieves your desired sweetness and consistency—thick and fluffy is perfect.
Use or Store: Once the frosting is ready, use immediately to frost cupcakes, cakes, or cookies. Alternatively, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When chilled, bring the frosting back to room temperature and re-whip before using to restore its fluffy texture.

Notes

For a thicker consistency, use only 3 cups of powdered sugar and chill the frosting slightly before piping.
Ensure your pumpkin purée is well-drained if watery, as excess moisture can thin out the frosting.
This frosting pairs beautifully with spice cake, carrot cake, or pumpkin bars for a perfect fall treat.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 130
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 15mg