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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes are the ultimate autumn treat, offering a delightful blend of moist pumpkin cake and creamy frosting. Each bite is infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, making them perfect for fall festivities or cozy gatherings. Whether it’s Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just a sweet indulgence on a chilly day, these cupcakes promise to bring joy and warmth to your table. Easy to make and irresistible to eat, they will quickly become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree with granulated and brown sugars until combined. Add eggs one at a time followed by vegetable oil.
  4. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on wire racks before frosting.
  7. In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until creamy.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes generously and enjoy!

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