Description
Pumpkin Cupcakes are the perfect autumn treat, combining warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor in a delightful bite-sized dessert. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes not only look festive but also fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma that brings everyone together. Whether for Halloween celebrations or cozy family gatherings, these easy-to-make cupcakes promise smiles all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; do not over-mix.
- Fill each muffin cup about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg