Description
Pumpkin cupcakes are the epitome of autumn bliss, combining moist pumpkin goodness with warm spices and a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings, these delightful treats will envelop your taste buds in a comforting embrace. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a batch of irresistible cupcakes that can be enjoyed year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg