Easy Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting
This cinnamon frosting recipe is perfect for cupcakes or cakes. Light, fluffy cinnamon buttercream with a perfectly smooth texture. It’s easy to make and tastes delicious!
Equipment
- Piping bag optional
- Piping tip optional
Ingredients
- 225 grams unsalted butter room temperature
- 300 grams powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- Measure out all of the ingredients. Take the butter out of the fridge for at least 30 minutes before making the buttercream. This will ensure that the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Beat the butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 1 minute, until fluffy. Scrape side the sides and bottom of the bowl. You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.225 grams unsalted butter
- Add the powdered sugar into the mixing bowl and start mixing on low speed so you don’t end up throwing it all over the place. Wait until the sugar starts to combine with the butter. Then turn the mixer on medium-high speed and beat for about 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.300 grams powdered sugar
- Mix in the salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. If needed, scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix until combined.2 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- If you need to thin out the buttercream add a bit of milk or buttercream. If the mixture becomes too thin you can add some extra powdered sugar.2-3 tbsp milk
- Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip. Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and top with a mini churro. You can find these in the frozen section. Tip – If you like caramel, you can also decorate the cupcakes with some caramel sauce or melted caramel chocolate as well.2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 0.2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 473IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.04mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
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