Description
Delightful pumpkin cupcakes, perfectly spiced and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, embody the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding a hint of maple syrup or a dash of bourbon to the frosting for added flavor. Sprinkling chopped nuts on top can enhance both texture and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg