Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of fall with these fluffy pumpkin cupcakes, bursting with warm spices and topped with silky cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons, each bite offers a sweet and spiced experience that will leave everyone craving more. These easy-to-make treats not only look stunning on your dessert table but also carry the essence of autumn in every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake tins with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just blended.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg