Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with a luscious Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for autumn gatherings or as a festive treat!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Combine the batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Frost the cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or crushed pecans.
- Make sure the cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting.
- Frosting can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
