Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin cupcakes became popular in the United States during the fall season, especially around Halloween and Thanksgiving. The combination of pumpkin and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg creates a delicious and comforting treat.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon-Cream Cheese Frosting

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 8 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 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, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the cinnamon-cream cheese frosting.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

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.