Description
These Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful blend of moist pumpkin cake and rich, creamy frosting, perfect for celebrating the flavors of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fill cupcake liners in a muffin tin with the batter, about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Chill the frosting in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 40
Keywords: pumpkin, cupcakes, fall, dessert, cream cheese