Deliciously spiced pumpkin cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall celebrations.
Author:Marianne
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:12 cupcakes 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup cream cheese (for frosting)
1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
These cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months without frosting.
Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor.