Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

Pumpkin spice cupcakes have become a popular treat during the fall season, especially in the United States. The combination of warm spices and creamy cream cheese icing makes these cupcakes a delicious and festive dessert option.

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 Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing

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: 3600

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 Eggs
• ³⁄₄ cup Canned pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• 8 cup Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ 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, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just blended.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
9. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with the cream cheese icing.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

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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.