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Cream cheese frosting piping on vanilla cupcakes with sprinkles of cinnamon, perfect for baking recipes.

The Best Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting

Smiling woman with glasses and dark hair, professional portrait for Baked Bree website.Diane Goodman
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar measured then sifted for smoothness
  • 1-2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt to balance the sweetness

Instructions
 

  • Before you begin, make sure your butter is softened to room temperature as it help get a smoother buttercream. Measure out your powdered sugar and sift it to avoid any lumps.
    Butter cubes in a mixing bowl with flour, preparing for baking.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of heavy cream, vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed until it becomes light (about 1 minute).
    Rich caramel fudge pieces in a mixing bowl with powdered sugar and cocoa powder, ready for baking or decorating.
  • Taste the buttercream and decide if you'd like a stronger cinnamon flavor. If so, add up to another 1/2 teaspoon. I like to sprinkle in a pinch of salt to cut through the sweetness. If the frosting seems too thick, gradually add in more heavy cream, a teaspoon at a time.
    Creamy vanilla frosting in a glass bowl on marble countertop, ready for decorating cakes or cupcakes.
  • Frost your completely cooled cupcakes or cake with this buttercream. Nothing original here but I like to use a piping bag and tip to create swirls.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 0.1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 2mgFiber: 0.04g
Keyword Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting
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