Description
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Spiced Buttercream Frosting are the ultimate fall indulgence, featuring moist, fluffy cupcakes infused with rich pumpkin flavor and warm spices. Topped with a creamy spiced buttercream frosting, these treats are perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy nights in. Easy to make and delightful to share, each bite captures the essence of autumn and will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ? cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ? tsp ground nutmeg
- ? tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ? tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18?20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together with cinnamon and nutmeg until creamy; frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg