Ingredients
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3–4 cups (360-480g) powdered sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Place the softened butter in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
Step 2: Beat the butter on medium-high speed for 5-7 minutes until it becomes very pale, light, and fluffy.
Step 3: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until incorporated.
Step 4: Add the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt, then increase the speed to medium and beat for another minute.
Step 5: Add the heavy cream or milk and beat on high for 2 minutes to achieve a silky, spreadable consistency.
Step 6: If needed, add the remaining cup of powdered sugar to reach your desired thickness, then mix on the lowest speed for 2 minutes to remove air bubbles.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, toast your ground cinnamon in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding it to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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