Pumpkin Cupcakes

Pumpkin cupcakes are a popular treat during the fall season, especially around Halloween and Thanksgiving. They are often decorated with festive designs and enjoyed by people of all ages.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Pumpkin Cupcakes

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

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

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Cream cheese
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

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 flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Stir in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
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 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
11. Once the cupcakes have cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting.
12. Enjoy your delicious pumpkin cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

Protein 2g4%

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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.