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Pumpkin Cupcakes

Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting Bliss

Enjoy these moist and fluffy Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with rich brown sugar cream cheese frosting, perfect for any autumn gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbl Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbl Pumpkin Spice Can make your own blend
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Adds moisture
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée Use room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter
  • 2 Eggs Use at room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted
  • 8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for best results

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cupcake Tray
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber Spatula
  • stand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160ºC (320ºF) and line a 12-cup cupcake tray with colorful liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until combined.
  5. Distribute the batter into the cupcake tray, filling each cup about two-thirds full and bake for 23-24 minutes.
  6. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and cool them on a wire rack for about 10 minutes before transferring to cool completely.
  7. In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy, then add the cream cheese and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Incorporate the sifted powdered sugar until achieving a fluffy consistency, then frost the cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure wet ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing to maintain fluffiness.

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