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gingerbread buttercream frosting
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Gingerbread Buttercream

A fluffy gingerbread buttercream that's perfect for sheet cakes, layered cakes and cupcakes. This frosting is whipped with butter, molasses and gingerbread spices. It's perfectly sweet and the best buttercream for the holidays! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 ounces
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Eden
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter must be room temp. and soft.
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup pure
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl with the fitted attachment, beat the room temperature butter and sugar on high.
  • Add in the molasses, spices, maple syrup and heavy cream and whip on high for 3 minutes.
  • Scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl and continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Notes

Add more powdered sugar if the frosting cuddles. Then, continue to beat on high. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg