Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of autumn with these delightful Pumpkin Cupcakes. Bursting with rich pumpkin goodness and warm spices, each bite offers a moist, tender crumb topped with a creamy brown sugar frosting that perfectly balances sweetness and warmth. Ideal for any occasion, from festive gatherings to quiet afternoons at home, these cupcakes are sure to impress pumpkin aficionados everywhere. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or simply treating yourself, these easy-to-make treats will bring the essence of fall right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 g all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 225 g dark brown sugar
- 280 g pumpkin purée
- 75 g vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g butter
- 15 g dark brown sugar
- 100 g full-fat cream cheese
- 345 g powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice; whisk until mixed.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and dark brown sugar using an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Add pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat butter, dark brown sugar, and cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Customize by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for added texture.