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Pumpkin Cupcakes

Irresistibly Soft Pumpkin Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting

Delight in these Pumpkin Cupcakes that capture the essence of fall with their soft texture and creamy frosting, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Ensure freshness
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Pumpkin Spice Can substitute with individual spices
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar can be used
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée Homemade or canned
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract Can use vanilla bean paste
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter Prefer unsalted
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat recommended
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Must be sifted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Cupcake tray
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • piping bag

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 160ºC/320ºF and line a 12-cup cupcake tray with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake cups about two-thirds full and bake for 23-24 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For frosting, beat butter and brown sugar until fluffy, then mix in cream cheese and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Pipe the frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure to use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and fluffiness. Avoid overmixing to keep the cupcakes light and airy.

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