A frosting that’s reminiscent of pumpkin pie.  Perfect for the Fall holidays!  Try it on cakes/cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, or dessert waffles!

 

Makes approx. 2 Cups

 

Elements:

Half cup of COCONUT OIL  (I like to use organic)

One-quarter cup PUMPKIN PUREE

Two tablespoons room temperature PURE ORANGE JUICE + more as needed

Two teaspoons PURE VANILLA EXTRACT

One quarter teaspoon SALT

Three cups of POWDERED SUGAR + more as needed

One teaspoon PUMPKIN PIE SPICE

Half teaspoon GROUND CINNAMON

 

Application:

Using a beater, mix wet ingredients together.  Slowly add dry ingredients little by little, incorporating thoroughly after each addition.  Add more powdered sugar, liquid, or spices as needed to reach desired consistency and taste.  Beat until the frosting is thick enough to spread, but loose enough that it goes on smoothly.

 

Tips:

Coconut oil melts into liquid at temperatures above 76 degrees.  Take this into consideration as you’re beating the frosting to your desired consistency.  My frosting will often be a just a tad looser than the usual buttercream. I’ll spread it onto my cake/cupcakes, then place it in the fridge to set.  The frosting will hold it’s shape once removed from the fridge for serving.