Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting: Easy and Indulgent Treat
Delight in the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese with these easy-to-make cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugars, oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring 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 cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before applying the frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 170 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Pumpkin, Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosting, Dessert