Description
Pumpkin Dream Cupcakes with Espresso Cream Cheese Frosting are the ultimate autumn indulgence. These moist, spiced pumpkin cupcakes are topped with a rich and creamy espresso frosting, creating a delightful balance of flavors that will warm your heart. Perfect for cozy gatherings or as a sweet pick-me-up, these cupcakes are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, making them a crowd favorite any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ? tsp ground nutmeg
- ? tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ? cup granulated sugar
- ? cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Spoon batter into prepared muffin tins and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cupcakes cool, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and espresso powder until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg