Description
A smooth and creamy buttercream with a rich cinnamon swirl flavor, perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra swirl)
Instructions
- Beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Stir in vanilla extract and milk until smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and brown sugar (if using).
- Swirl cinnamon mixture into buttercream for a marbled effect.
- Spread or pipe onto cooled cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
- Adjust milk for desired consistency.
- For stronger cinnamon flavor, increase cinnamon to 1 tbsp.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cinnamon buttercream, frosting, cupcake topping, cinnamon swirl