Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Fall Treat
Indulge in the perfect fall treat with these delicious pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 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 ginger
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugars, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- These cupcakes can be stored in the refrigerator for extra freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Dessert