Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Fall Treat
Delight in these moist Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese frosting, the ultimate autumn dessert.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugars, oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Add the pumpkin puree and mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter.
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cool before applying frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin, cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, fall treats