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Pumpkin Buttercream

I made some cupcakes for a friend and thought it might be a good time to try a new buttercream recipe!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin Buttercream
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Amanda Rettke

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 - 5 cups powder sugar

Instructions

  • Cream together butter and shortening until well combined. (about 2-3 minutes)
  • Add pumpkin puree and cinnamon and blend for 30 seconds.
  • Start adding powder sugar, one cup at a time, until reach desired consistency and taste. (Yes, that means you need to be sampling it as you go. Lick that spoon girl!)
  • Add milk in when you need too, probably after second cup of powder sugar.
  • Add a little at first and then more as needed.