Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Indulge in the warm, inviting flavors of pumpkin spice cupcakes, perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy evening treat. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are infused with a delightful blend of spices and topped with creamy frosting, making them irresistible. Whether enjoyed with friends or savored alone, these cupcakes will transport you to autumn bliss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire racks.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting once completely cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg