Creamy Spiced Gingerbread Frosting (Printable)
Smooth, spiced gingerbread topping with butter, molasses, and warm spices for sweet treats.
# What You'll Need:
→ Butter Base
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Sugar
02 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
→ Spices
03 - 1 teaspoon ground ginger
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
07 - pinch of salt
→ Flavorings
08 - 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream, as needed for consistency
# How-to Steps:
01 - Beat softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
02 - Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until fully combined and fluffy.
03 - Mix in ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Add molasses and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is uniform in color and spice.
05 - Add milk or cream one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the desired spreading consistency is achieved.
06 - Apply immediately on cooled cupcakes, cakes, or cookies.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- This frosting feels like sharing a cozy holiday hug with every sweet bite
- The perfect balance of spices makes it my go-to for topping everything from cookies to cakes
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- Softened butter is the key to creamy, smooth frosting — cold butter won&t blend well and warm butter gets greasy
- Adding milk slowly lets you control thickness, so you avoid a frosting that is too runny to spread
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- For the best texture, always sift your powdered sugar before adding it to avoid lumps
- Use molasses that is unsulphured to get a smoother, richer flavor without bitterness