Description
Cinnamon buttercream frosting is a delightful treat that adds a warm, cozy flavor to any dessert. This frosting is creamy, fluffy, and perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup, softened at room temperature
- Powdered sugar: 4 cups, sifted
- Heavy cream: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: a pinch
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Place the softened unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl and beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low speed to prevent a sugar cloud, then increase to medium speed until fluffy.
- Add the heavy cream, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, and beat on medium speed for another 2-3 minutes.
- Check the consistency; if too thick, add more heavy cream, one teaspoon at a time. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Whip the frosting on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Notes
- Use high-quality unsalted butter for the best flavor.
- Adjust the consistency with heavy cream or powdered sugar as needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cinnamon buttercream frosting, frosting recipe, dessert topping