Pumpkin Cupcakes: Easy Fall Treats Your Family Will Love
Delicious pumpkin cupcakes that are perfect for fall, combining the flavors of pumpkin spice with a light and fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill them about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool before serving.
Notes
- These cupcakes pair well with cream cheese frosting.
- For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cupcakes, Fall Treats, Easy Desserts