Description
These pumpkin cupcakes with cinnamon cream cheese frosting are a cozy fall dessert, featuring a moist, spiced pumpkin base and a creamy, cinnamon-kissed frosting. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or anytime you’re craving autumn flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until light and smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Beat until fluffy and well combined.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts to the batter for extra texture.
- Use maple cream cheese frosting for a flavor twist.
- Store cupcakes in the fridge and bring to room temperature before serving.
- Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
