Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes with Maple Pumpkin Ale Frosting

Pumpkin beers, like pumpkin ales, have been brewed since colonial times and were made from fresh pumpkins, not just pumpkin spices.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Pumpkin Ale Cupcakes with Maple Pumpkin Ale Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
• 1 cup Pumpkin Ale
• 1.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 cup Granulated Sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.25 cup Maple Syrup
• 8 cup Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and pumpkin ale.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
4. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the pumpkin mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
11. Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the maple pumpkin ale frosting.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.