Description
Enjoy the cozy flavors of autumn with these delectable Pumpkin Cupcakes! Each bite is a delightful blend of moist pumpkin cake infused with warm spices and topped with a rich brown sugar cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply as a sweet treat at home, these cupcakes are bound to impress pumpkin enthusiasts and dessert lovers alike. Their tender crumb and creamy topping make them irresistible, ensuring that everyone will want seconds. Bake a batch today and savor the essence of fall!
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 g all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 225 g dark brown sugar
- 280 g pumpkin purée
- 75 g vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g butter
- 15 g dark brown sugar
- 100 g full-fat cream cheese
- 345 g powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
- In another bowl, mix dark brown sugar, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix on low speed until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy; add cream cheese and mix until smooth. Gradually incorporate sifted powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg