5 Minute Cinnamon Spiced Buttercream

Overhead view of a banana cake spread with swirled cinnamon spiced buttercream and decorated with fresh banana slices, on parchment paper with a linen cloth and overripe banana in the background

5 Minute Cinnamon Spiced Buttercream

This warm spiced cinnamon buttercream is perfect for the holidays! It's silky smooth, easy to make, and goes with cakes, cupcakes, and cookies!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Calories 1467

Author Gabby Kislanko

Equipment

Ingredients

¾ cup butter, softened (regular or vegan)
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1¾-2 cup powdered sugar (icing sugar)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In the bowl of a standing mixer or handheld mixer, beat butter, vanilla extract, and spices.
Slowly add in ¼ cup of powdered sugar at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
If the buttercream is too thick, you can add ½ tablespoon of milk of choice at a time, thinning it out as much as you'd like. If buttercream is too thin, add in more powdered sugar ¼ cup at a time.
Use it to frost your favorite cakes and cupcakes!

Notes

This recipe makes enough frosting for a single layer 8x8 or 9x9 cake or 12 cupcakes. Adjust quantities as needed for larger cakes or more cupcakes.

Storage and Freezing Instructions:

Buttercream can be store in the fridge for up to 2 days, or freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge then mix it up using a handheld or standing mixer before using it.

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