Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes: Delightful Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Delight in the moistness of Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until combined. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using brown sugar over granulated sugar.
- Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy pumpkin cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, pumpkin dessert