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Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe

This easy Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe is delicious and so simple. A wonderful way to enjoy the pumpkin spice flavor of fall in a dessert. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Calories: 233kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • medium bowl
  • muffin pan
  • Cooling rack
  • piping bag
  • piping tip

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice ** see notes
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 eggs room temperature, beaten
  • 1 15oz can solid-pack pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 2 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 6-8 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F Line cupcake pans with liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and pumpkin pie spice, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, granulated and butter together until light and creamy.
  • Add eggs and pumpkin, beat on medium speed until well combined. Gradually add flour mixture to the wet ingredients until well combined.
  • Divide batter into cupcake liners using a cookie dough scoop or large spoon.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven onto wire rack to cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • In a large bowl beat cream cheese until smooth and creamyAdd butter and beat until smoothGradually add powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  • Beat in vanilla and cinnamon until smoothFrost cupcakes and decorate as desired.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in a covered container.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. 
These also taste great without frosting. 

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg