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A cupcake with light orange pumpkin frosting sprinkled with cinnamon on a white plate.
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Pumpkin Frosting

This easy pumpkin frosting is creamy, full of pumpkin spice flavor, and perfect for cupcakes, cakes, and all your favorite fall desserts!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fall dessert, pumpkin frosting, pumpkin pie topping
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Author: Melissa | Best Friends for Frosting
Cost: $8–$10

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter room temperature
  • 6-8 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  • Add the room-temperature butter to a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on high for about 4 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed, until light and fluffy.
  • Add 6 cups powdered sugar, milk, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix on low for 30 seconds, then increase the speed and beat until smooth.
  • Add additional powdered sugar as needed until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
  • Chill the frosting until firm enough to pipe or spread onto completely cooled cupcakes or cake.
  • Frost as desired and sprinkle with additional pumpkin pie spice, if desired.

Notes

  • Start with 6 cups of powdered sugar and add more as needed for a thicker frosting.
  • Because pumpkin puree adds moisture, chill the frosting before piping if it feels too soft.