Pumpkin Spice Buttercream Frosting

SPICE MIX

REGULAR BATCH

• 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Combine spices in a small bowl, mix until well combined and set aside.

LARGE BATCH

• 6 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 4 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves

Whisk all ingredients together and then transfer to an airtight container. Use this homemade pumpkin spice for all your fall recipes!

BUTTERCREAM INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup room temperature butter
• 1+1/2 cup powdered sugar (can use only 1 cup for a less sweet frosting)
• 1-2 tablespoons milk (skip if using only 1 cup of powdered sugar)
• 1-2 teaspoons pumpkin spice mix

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl cream room temperature butter on low until smooth and creamy.
2. Add 1/2 of the powdered sugar and mix until combined.
3. Add 1-2 teaspoons (to taste) of pumpkin spice mix into the remaining powdered sugar before adding to the bowl. Mix until well combined; scraping down the sides of the bowl throughout this process.
4. If the frosting is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk until the desired consistency is reached!