Description
Delight in the flavors of fall with these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with a luscious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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 nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Blend wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy, then add sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost cupcakes: Once cooled, frost the cupcakes as desired.
Notes
- For added texture, fold in 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter.
- Frosting can be made ahead and stored in the fridge—bring to room temperature before piping.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
