Description

Pumpkin Cupcakes are the ultimate fall treat, capturing the warm, cozy flavors of the season in each bite. With a soft, moist texture and rich pumpkin flavor, these cupcakes are topped with a luscious brown sugar cream cheese frosting that enhances their sweetness. Ideal for any occasion—be it a festive gathering or a casual afternoon snack—these delightful cupcakes are sure to impress everyone who tries them. Easy to make with straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, you’ll love baking these spiced pumpkin treats at home.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
In another bowl, blend dark brown sugar, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed.
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cooling for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
For the frosting, beat together butter and dark brown sugar until creamy; add cream cheese and slowly mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until well combined.
Frost cooled cupcakes generously.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 27g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg