Description
Deliciously fluffy pumpkin cupcakes infused with warm spices, perfect for cozy gatherings and fall celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream cheese for frosting
- Brown sugar for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- 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 comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and brown sugar together until smooth, then spread it on cooled cupcakes.
Notes
These cupcakes are not overly sweet, making them versatile for any occasion. Experiment with toppings to make them your own!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg