4 Ingredient Maple Buttercream Frosting

5 from 1 vote

This 4 ingredient maple buttercream frosting is creamy, smooth, and the perfect addition to your fall treats, like these moist maple cupcakes. Both maple syrup and maple extract are used to create that classic maple flavor we love so much from a maple glazed donut.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Karissa Parrish

Equipment

Electric Stand Mixer
Piping Bag

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon maple extract

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy (about 1-2 minutes).
Add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and maple extract and mix on low speed until combined (about 30 seconds).
Then increase the speed to high and beat for another 1-2 minutes (frosting should be light and creamy).
Use it to frost your favorite cupcakes and cake recipes!

Notes

Room Temperature: The butter needs to be at room temperature in order to create the perfect consistency of buttercream frosting. If you start with cold butter, you'll have a difficult time getting the frosting to come together.

Maple Flavor: If you want an even stronger maple flavor, add an extra ½ teaspoon of maple extract.

Baked Desserts: Make sure any dessert you use this frosting on is completely cooled before frosting. If not, the frosting will melt right off.

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