Description
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are the ultimate autumn treat, combining the rich flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a moist, fluffy cupcake. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, these delightful bites evoke warm memories of fall gatherings and festive celebrations. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream or milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg