Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Fall Treat
Delicious pumpkin cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fill cupcake liners with the batter and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For best taste, use fresh pumpkin puree.
- Top with chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, fall desserts