Maple buttercream | Easy & delicious fall frosting recipe

For today’s recipe we are making one of my favourite fall frosting recipes.. maple buttercream! This simple frosting recipe is the perfect addition to fall cakes and cupcakes. The buttercream has a light and airy texture and thanks to the use of both maple extract and pure maple syrup this frosting is packed with delicious maple flavour. It pairs perfectly with both pumpkin and the rich flavour of fall spices, making it a very versatile frosting for fall baking.

Maple buttercream recipe:

Ingredients:
1/2 cup softened salted butter 113g
2 cups powdered sugar 200g
1 tablespoon cream or milk (add more if needed)
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon maple extract (can substitute vanilla, will result in a more subtle maple flavour)

Directions:
In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream the butter on low for a few minutes until it is nice and smooth and soft. The amount of time needed will vary depending how soft your butter was to begin with. Add 1/2 of your powdered sugar and mix on low for 30 seconds to 2 minutes until combined. Scrape down the bowl. Add in remaining powdered sugar and continue mixing for 3 minutes. You will know that your butter cream is ready for the next step when it is pale in colour and thick and fluffy. Scrape down the bowl. Add in maple extract, maple syrup and cream or milk and mix on low until combined. If the buttercream frosting is still too thick add in more cream/milk 1 teaspoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached.

Now your buttercream is ready to put in a piping bag and start decorating. If you have enjoyed this recipe I w Ould appreciate it so much if you would like or subscribe for more recipes! If you have any questions or comments let me know down below!