Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Pumpkin spice cupcakes are the ultimate fall indulgence, enveloping you in warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. These moist, fluffy treats topped with creamy frosting are perfect for cozy gatherings or everyday delights. Easy to make, they bring an irresistible aroma to your kitchen, making them a seasonal favorite that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
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, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add granulated and brown sugars.
- Mix in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Gently fold in pumpkin puree until combined smoothly.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Spoon batter into liners, filling each halfway. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg