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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are moist, tender, and full of warm fall spices. Topped with rich, tangy frosting, they’re the perfect autumn dessert for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

  • For the cupcakes:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the cream cheese frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  7. For frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla, beating until fluffy.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes generously and garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top for crunch.
  • Dust frosting with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for a pretty finish.
  • Pipe a little frosting inside for a filled cupcake.
  • Add mini chocolate chips to batter for a chocolate-pumpkin twist.
  • Reduce powdered sugar in frosting for a tangier flavor.

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