Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are the perfect autumn treat, blending the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with a luscious cream cheese topping. These moist, tender cupcakes are ideal for cozy gatherings or festive celebrations and will fill your home with the delightful aroma of fall. Indulge in this sweet seasonal delight that captures the essence of autumn!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese and powdered sugar beaten until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (68g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg