Cinnamon Frosting

This cinnamon frosting is a delightful blend of warmth and sweetness, perfect for elevating your baked treats. The rich flavors of cinnamon, vanilla bean paste, and a hint of pumpkin pie spice come together to create a decadent topping that complements a variety of desserts.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Whipping up this frosting is a breeze, and you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe every time you crave a cinnamon-spiced batch of frosting.
• Cupcakes, cakes, cookies – this cinnamon frosting plays nice with every dessert. It’s the ultimate frosting for any recipe needing a cozy flavorful kick.
• You’ll have this frosting ready in under 10 minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
• This homemade cinnamon frosting is an ideal topping for any dessert. Especially during the holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas!
• Make this recipe next time you are making cinnamon rolls with frosting for a decadent dessert.

INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS

Unsalted Butter – I use Kerry Gold for all my frosting recipes but feel free to use any that you like. I haven’t tried this recipe with vegan butter, but for a dairy-free option, you can try this substitution.

Powdered Sugar – All classic frostings call for powdered sugar to sweeten and thicken the frosting.

Heavy Cream – for frosting recipes, you will want to use whole milk or heavy cream for the perfect consistency. You can even use half and half if that’s all you have on hand.

Vanilla Bean Paste – I’m a big fan of vanilla bean paste, and the one I use is from Amazon and it lasts me for months. If you don’t have bean paste, vanilla extract is totally fine as an alternative.

Pumpkin Pie Spice – the pumpkin pie spice gives the cinnamon frosting that extra boost of spice and compliments the cinnamon so well. Feel free to create your own blend using a combination of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger.

HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON FROSTING

Step 1
In a mixing bowl, add the softened, room-temperature butter. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the mixture until it becomes light and creamy.

Step 2
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the whipped butter mixture. Mix on low speed initially to avoid a powdered sugar cloud, then increase to medium-high speed until well combined.

Step 3
Add in the heavy cream and vanilla bean paste and continue to mix until the frosting reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.

Step 4
Sprinkle in the pumpkin pie spice and ground cinnamon. Mix again until all the spices are evenly distributed, and the frosting takes on a warm tan color.

TIPS & TRICKS

• Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for the best texture for your frosting.
• Adjust the thickness of the frosting by adding more powdered sugar for a stiffer consistency or a touch more cream for a lighter texture.
• For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of salt, nutmeg, or a drizzle of maple syrup.
• If you want to kick up the flavors even more, add some brown sugar for a play on cinnamon brown sugar frosting.

What to frost with cinnamon frosting

This cinnamon frosting is incredibly versatile. Use it to frost cupcakes, cakes, or cookies. Spread it generously on cinnamon rolls or use it as a filling between cake layers for a delightful surprise.