

Pumpkin Spice Buttercream Frosting Recipe
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Prep1 hr 30 min
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Total Time30 min
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Skill LevelIntermediateAmount6 cups
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup cornstarch
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups milk
2-1/2 cups butter, softened
Tools
Medium bowl
Whisk
Medium saucepan
13 x 9-inch baking pan
Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
Instructions
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- In a medium heat-proof bowl, whisk sugar and cornstarch together until combined. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Add pumpkin mixture to sugar mixture, whisking until fully incorporated.
- In a medium saucepan, bring milk to simmer over medium heat. Ladle 1/2 cup hot milk into the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Repeat with two more 1/2-cup additions, then pour egg mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until custard turns thick and lumpy, about 3-4 minutes. When custard begins to bubble, continue to cook and whisk exactly 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla and salt; stir to combine.
- Spread the custard into a 13 in. x 9 in. baking dish. Let stand uncovered 25 minutes in the refrigerator or 45 minutes at room temperature, until custard cools to 68°F.
- In a medium bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment at medium speed 5 minutes or until fluffy and light in color.
- Stir the cooled custard until smooth. Add custard into the butter, one tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly until each is combined and scraping sides and bottom of the bowl often.
- When the custard is fully incorporated, switch to whisk attachment and whip on medium speed 5 minutes or until the buttercream is light and fluffy.
Notes
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- The smooth and creamy texture does not make this homemade buttercream frosting great for piping
- To Store: Store the buttercream in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container. Frosted cake or cupcakes should also be stored in the refrigerator before serving.
How To
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