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The Best Pumpkin Cupcakes presented with cream cheese frosting in a warm fall-inspired scene

The Best Pumpkin Cupcakes


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  • Author: Emily cook
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 12 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These moist and fluffy pumpkin cupcakes are the perfect fall treat. Rich in pumpkin flavor and topped with a smooth brown sugar cream cheese frosting, they are easy to make and delightfully delicious.


Ingredients

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  • 170 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 225 g dark brown sugar
  • 280 g pumpkin purée room temperature
  • 75 g vegetable oil room temperature
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 200 g butter
  • 15 g dark brown sugar
  • 100 g full-fat cream cheese
  • 345 g powdered sugar sifted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
  3. In another bowl, mix dark brown sugar, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat butter, dark brown sugar, and cream cheese until smooth.
  9. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until fluffy.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature ingredients
  • You can make your own pumpkin spice by combining cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg