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This rich and creamy Maple Buttercream Frosting is perfectly balanced in flavors. It is buttery , sweet and kissed with the perfect amount of maple flavoring . It is the perfect topping for all of your fall baked goods .

Maple buttercream frosting in a small bowl with cookies in the background

Fall is all about the yummy baked goods and this frosting is the perfect compliment to all of it . This would be perfect smeared on a pumpkin cookies , pumpkin bread and even pumpkin cupcakes . This is very easy to make and will elevate your baked goods to a whole new level of yumminess . This frosting is creamy , rich and the maple flavoring isn’t overpowering .

The ingredients needed for Maple buttercream frosting -Butter , powdered sugar , salt , milk and maple flavoring

What you will need to make Maple Buttercream Frosting :

Unsalted butter -Room temp
powdered sugar
salt
maple extracts
milk
Stand up Mixer or hand held mixer
Rubber spatula

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Let’s Make Maple Buttercream Frosting !

Mix butter until light and fluffy , about 2-3 minutes/

Add a cup of powdered sugar , maple extracts and salt . Mix well and start adding the powdered sugar a little at a time . Don’t forget to stop and scrape the sides down.

Adding milk to the mixing bowl for maple buttercream frosting

Add 1 tablespoon of milk and continue to mix ..

Maple buttercream frosting mixed in a mixing bowl

Mix until smooth and creamy . If it is a little too stiff add another tablespoon of milk.

Maple butter frosting in a small bowl with cookies in the background

Now it is ready to spread on cookies , cakes or quick breads .

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Prep Time 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings cupcakes

Calories

Equipment

1 Mixer Standup mixer or hand held

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter Room temp
1 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
1/2 tsp maple extracts
1/4 tsp salt
1-2 Tablespoon milk

Instructions

Mix butter until light and fluffy , about 2-3 minutes
Add about a cup of powdered sugar , maple flavoring and salt and mix
Add a little powdered sugar at a time , mixing as you go . Scrape down the sides as needed to make sure everything is incorporated well
Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of milk and mix . If you want it thinner you can mix in the second tablespoon
Mix until smooth and creamy

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Notes

This recipe is good for 12 cupcakes , a 9×13 cake and 24 cookies . If you like a lot of frosting on your cake or cupcakes you can double the recipe

Keyword Maple Buttercream Frosting

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Do I need to sift the powdered sugar?

For this recipe it is not necessary as long as you mix it long enough to get any lumps out .

I added too much milk , how do I thicken the frosting up?

Add a 1/4 cup of powdered sugar at a time and mix . Keep adding until you get the consistency you like .

Can I freeze this frosting ?

Yes it can be stored in a Ziplock bag or sealed container in the freezer for up to 3 months . You will need to defrost completely and stir it well when you are ready to use it .

Will I need to double the recipe for a cake .?

This is give you a thin layer of frosting on a 9×13 cake , if you like a thick layer you will need to double it . A double layer cake I would double the recipe. This will frosting 12 cupcakes and about 24 cookies .