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Cinnamon Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Total Time: 10 min
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cinnamon Frosting is a rich and creamy topping perfect for spicing up your fall desserts like apple spice cupcakes. Made with butter, powdered sugar, milk, and a hint of cinnamon, it offers a smooth texture and delightful flavor that’s easy to prepare and customize to your desired consistency.


Ingredients

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Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter (softened)
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, milk, and cinnamon until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
  2. Adjust Consistency: If the frosting is too thin, gradually add more powdered sugar until the desired spreading or piping consistency is achieved.
  3. Apply Frosting: Use a piping bag to pipe the frosting onto your cupcakes or use a knife or spatula to spread it evenly as preferred.

Notes

  • Apple spice cupcakes make a delightful fall treat and pair perfectly with this cinnamon frosting.
  • This frosting can easily be adjusted to be thicker or thinner depending on your dessert decorating needs by adding more powdered sugar or milk.
  • For best results, use softened butter at room temperature to achieve a smooth texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 253 kcal
  • Sugar: 29 g
  • Sodium: 123 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 0.1 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 41 mg