Description
Delight in these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with a smooth and spiced Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfectly balanced with warm autumn spices, these cupcakes are ideal for fall celebrations or anytime you crave a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcakes
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and allow easy removal after baking.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and unified.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agents.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Fold the dry ingredients gently into the wet mixture just until combined to avoid overmixing, which keeps the cupcakes tender.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake the Cupcakes: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Then, remove and let the cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter together until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and continue beating until smooth and fluffy. Finally, mix in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon for flavor.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, spread or pipe the frosting evenly on top before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- You can adjust the powdered sugar in the frosting to achieve your preferred sweetness and consistency.
- For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
