Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes
Delight in the warm flavors of autumn with these Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes. Moist, fluffy, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting, they are perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy family nights. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll create a dessert that impresses and satisfies your seasonal cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and optional vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently to avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg