Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a sweet treat any time of the year!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
For the Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin puree until smooth. Add buttermilk.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon if using.
- Frost Cupcakes: Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Bring cupcakes to room temperature before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
