Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting: The Best Homemade Delight
Delicious pumpkin cupcakes topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any fall occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, combine the oil, pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill the liners about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Desserts