Description
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are a delightful autumn indulgence that perfectly captures the essence of fall. These moist cupcakes, infused with warm spices and topped with rich cream cheese frosting, offer a burst of flavor in every bite. Ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings, these treats will surely bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat pumpkin puree, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg