Maple Buttercream Frosting

This cinnamon maple buttercream frosting will be giving you all the "Fall' feels. Its a rich and creamy frosting that takes a classic buttercream and adds a maple and cinnamon extract to create a sweet frosting for your favorite cakes, cupcakes, quick breads, cookies, and more.

I truly think what is a good cake or cupcake without a decadent and cream frosting? I am definitely a more frosting less cake kind of gal. From Dairy Free Vanilla Cupcakes to Salted Caramel Sandwich Cookies, buttercream is the secret ingredient that makes sweet treats pop.

I wanted to try something different this season, so I created this cinnamon maple buttercream frosting. It's full of all the classic fall cinnamon and maple flavor we love, making it the perfect topping for all your pumpkin or apple creations this time of year.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Simple Ingredients: You'll only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this frosting, and they're all either in your kitchen or at the grocery store.
• Easy: This simple, delicious frosting only takes about 5 minutes to make!
• Rich and Creamy: Like any good buttercream frosting, this version is super rich and creamy.
• Versatile: You can use this frosting on your favorite cupcakes, cakes, cookies, cookie sandwiches, dessert bars, or even as a dessert dip.

Ingredients

• Butter: Softened butter adds the fat necessary to create rich buttercream frosting.
• Powdered Sugar: Sifted powdered sugar gives the frosting its sweet flavor and body. Be sure to sift it to avoid clumps!
• Maple and Cinnamon: Maple extract and cinnamon give the frosting a big kick of fall flavor. I use OliveNation maple extract and cinnamon because they're of the highest quality and purity. Use Code: 15GoldenGK for 15% off.

See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.

Flavor Variations

• Extracts: Use different extracts to create all kinds of different buttercream flavors. Any of them will work, so the sky's the limit.
• Plain Buttercream: Leave out the cinnamon and maple for a fantastic traditional buttercream.
• Dairy Free: Replace the butter and milk with dairy free versions to create dairy free buttercream.

How to Make Maple Buttercream Frosting

1: Beat the butter until smooth and creamy. Then, mix the powdered sugar into it slowly.

2: Add the remaining ingredients and mix until you get a fluffy, creamy buttercream frosting.

3: At this point, use a bit more milk to thin the frosting out if it's too thick. Be careful not to overdo it!

Expert Tips

• ALWAYS sift your powdered sugar. If the sugar clumps in the frosting, it can make it grainy.
• Fully soften your butter for the creamiest frosting texture, and avoid any little bits of raw butter in the frosting.
• Be sure you beat your butter until it's light and fluffy before adding any other ingredients.

What to Serve with Maple Buttercream Frosting

With its maple and cinnamon flavors, this frosting can be used on almost any of your favorite desserts to make them pop.

Try using this frosting on Dairy-Free Vanilla Cupcakes, Gluten-Free Pumpkin Muffins, or Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Chocolate and Vanilla Layer Cake. You can also use it as a filling for cookie sandwiches like these Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cream Pies.

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Cinnamon Maple Buttercream Frosting

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This cinnamon maple buttercream frosting combines the classic sweet flavor and creamy texture of buttercream with the fall flavors of maple and cinnamon.

5 from 18 votes

Nicole Kendrick

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 24

Calories 138 kcal

Equipment

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  Measuring cups
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  Measuring spoons
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  Sifter
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  stand mixer

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 3 ½ cups powdered sugar sifted
• ▢ 2 sticks butter softened
• ▢ 1 ½ teaspoon Singing Dog vanilla
• ▢ 2 teaspoon maple extract
• ▢ Pinch of salt
• ▢ 2 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ 4 tbsp milk

Instructions

 

• Cream the butter in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for 1 minute.
• Add the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, mixing on low between each addition until fully combined.
• Add the maple and vanilla extracts, salt, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons of milk and mix on medium speed for 30 seconds.
• Adjust the frosting by adding a touch of milk and mixing again if it's too thick.

Notes

Tips

• Because of its high sugar content, you can store this frosting at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks. 
• Don't skip sifting your powdered sugar. Sifting the powdered sugar ensures your frosting is rich, smooth, and creamy with no grainy texture. 
• Fully soften your butter and beat it until it's light and fluffy before mixing the other ingredients into it. 
• Always choose the highest quality ingredients for the best flavor. High-quality butter makes such a big difference.

Storage

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Before using, let it sit at room temp for 20–30 minutes, then re-whip for best texture.
• It can stay frozen in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then bring to room temp and re-whip before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 0.2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 7mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.03mg

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