Description
Delicious pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and decorated to resemble a pumpkin patch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- Green and orange candy melts for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate with melted candy to create a pumpkin patch effect.
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of ginger or cloves to the batter.
- Use different colors of candy melts for a more colorful pumpkin patch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg