Description
Pumpkin cupcakes are the quintessential fall treat, combining soft, fluffy texture with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Topped with rich cream cheese frosting, they embody the cozy essence of autumn. Perfect for gatherings or quiet family nights, these delightful cupcakes will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg