Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss
Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delightful pumpkin cupcakes topped with a rich salted caramel cream cheese frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, salted caramel, and powdered sugar until fluffy. Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.
Notes
- For a stronger flavor, use homemade pumpkin puree.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cupcakes, Salted Caramel Frosting, Fall Desserts