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Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

5.3 from 16 reviews

Delight in the flavors of fall with these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with a decadent Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year!

Ingredients

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Cupcakes:

  • 170 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
  • 225 g dark brown sugar
  • 280 g pumpkin purée
  • 75 g vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting:

  • 200 g butter
  • 15 g dark brown sugar
  • 100 g full-fat cream cheese
  • 345 g powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. PUMPKIN CUPCAKES – Preheat the oven and prepare cupcake tray. Combine dry ingredients. Mix wet ingredients and combine with dry. Bake and cool cupcakes.
  2. BROWN SUGAR CREAM CHEESE FROSTING – Prepare cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar. Cream butter and sugar, add cream cheese and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cupcakes and decorate as desired.

Notes

  • If making your own pumpkin spice, combine cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
  • For homemade pumpkin purée, roast a small pumpkin, then purée the flesh until smooth.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Cupcakes, Fall Desserts, Cream Cheese Frosting, Pumpkin Spice, Cupcake Recipe