Description
Indulge in the seasonal delight of these Pumpkin Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion! With their soft, fluffy texture and the rich flavor of pumpkin combined with warm spices, these cupcakes embody the essence of autumn. Topped with a creamy brown sugar cream cheese frosting, they offer a delightful sweetness that enhances every bite. Easy to make and versatile enough to wow guests at fall festivals, birthday parties, or cozy nights at home, this recipe is a must-try for both novice and experienced bakers.
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 (room temperature)
- 75 g vegetable oil (room temperature)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g butter
- 15 g dark brown sugar
- 100 g full-fat cream cheese
- 345 g powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
- In another bowl, mix dark brown sugar, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
- Fill muffin tin with batter two-thirds full and bake for about 23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by beating together butter, dark brown sugar, cream cheese until smooth; then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg