The Best Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar measured then sifted for smoothness
- 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt to balance the sweetness
Instructions
- Before you begin, make sure your butter is softened to room temperature as it help get a smoother buttercream. Measure out your powdered sugar and sift it to avoid any lumps.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed until it becomes light (about 1 minute). I Feel like David Copperfield the magician when I see it transform into a cloud of cinnamon delight!
- Now, let's make it yours. Taste the buttercream and decide if you'd like a stronger cinnamon flavor. If so, add up to another 1/2 teaspoon. I like to sprinkle in a pinch of salt to cut through the sweetness. If the frosting seems too thick, gradually add in more heavy cream, a teaspoon at a time.
- Frost your completely cooled cupcakes or cake with this buttercream. Nothing original here but I like to use a piping bag and tip to create swirls.
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 0.1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 2mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 255IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.02mg
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