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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Frosting are Irresistible!

  • Author: Midwest Mama's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously moist pumpkin cupcakes topped with a rich pumpkin spice cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs and pumpkin puree to the sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  9. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and pumpkin spice until smooth and creamy.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the pumpkin spice cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a stronger spice flavor, add more cinnamon or nutmeg to the frosting.
  • These cupcakes can be frozen for up to 3 months without frosting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg