Pumpkin Cupcakes: Indulgent Treats with Cream Cheese Frosting
Delight in the rich flavors of these pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
- 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 pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugars, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy and smooth, then frost the cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding walnuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosting