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Pumpkin Cupcakes

Deliciously moist pumpkin cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or fresh
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and smooth.
  3. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting using a spatula or piping bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.

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