Pumpkin Cupcakes
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cupcakes! Soft and moist, these treats are infused with warm spices and topped with creamy brown sugar cream cheese frosting. They make the perfect dessert for family gatherings or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this easy recipe will have you whipping up delicious cupcakes in no time. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save some for later—either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 170 g all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 225 g dark brown sugar
- 280 g pumpkin purée
- 75 g vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g butter
- 15 g dark brown sugar
- 100 g full-fat cream cheese
- 345 g powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
- In another bowl, mix dark brown sugar, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Divide batter into liners and bake for about 23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Frost each cupcake generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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