Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Pumpkin spice cupcakes are a popular treat during the fall season, especially around Halloween and Thanksgiving. The combination of warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg with the sweetness of pumpkin creates a delicious and comforting flavor.

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 Spice Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Bakery, 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: 3000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground ginger
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cloves
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 2 Eggs
• ³⁄₄ cup Pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 25g

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.