Pumpkin Spice Brown Butter Frosting
With the warm flavors of browned butter and pumpkin mingling with cozy spices, this creamy frosting is a delectable fall-inspired treat that will elevate any dessert to a whole new level.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 sticks unsalted butter, divided
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 pound bag powdered sugar, plus 2 cups
Instructions
- Place 2 sticks of butter into a small saucepan over medium low heat. Once butter is melted, swirl pan occasionally checking color. Once butter is browned, it will smell nutty and be a deep golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature.
- Place remaining stick of softened butter into stand mixer, beating until creamy. Slowly beat in browned butter until combined. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and slowly add powdered sugar until thick and desired consistency. You can add tablespoons of milk to thin if desired.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to frost.
Yield
24-30 cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Calories: 127 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
- Protein Content: 1 g
- Fat Content: 1 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Cholesterol Content: 1 mg
- Sodium Content: 2 mg
- Fiber Content: 1 g
- Sugar Content: 31 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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