Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
12 cupcakes
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Calories
310 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe
Description
These pumpkin cupcakes start with pumpkin puree mixed with granulated and brown sugar, applesauce, and eggs, providing moisture and sweetness. Flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and a blend of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg add structure and seasonal spice notes. The batter is baked in a standard cupcake tin until set and cooled completely before frosting.
The frosting is a cream cheese buttercream flavored with maple flavoring—not syrup—to add depth and sweetness balanced by powdered sugar. Toffee bits sprinkled on top add a texture contrast and additional flavor, though they are optional. The cupcakes have a tender crumb and spiced richness from the warm spices combined with the creamy, slightly tangy frosting.
For best results, soften the butter and cream cheese before mixing to achieve a fluffy frosting texture. The cupcakes can be baked with or without liners, but filling liners about two-thirds full avoids doming on top. This recipe yields a dozen cupcakes ideal for seasonal gatherings or cozy desserts.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling, canned
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup applesauce unsweetened
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cloves ground
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Frosting:
- ¼ cup butter softened, unsalted
- 4 ounce cream cheese softened
- ¾ teaspoon maple flavoring
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup Toffee bits Heath Milk Chocolate brand
Instructions
- In mixer, beat together pumpkin, sugars, applesauce and eggs. Blend in the flour, baking powder and soda, salt, and seasonings.
- Pour batter into cupcake tins (I used liners), dividing the batter evenly (fills 12).
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
- To make frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in maple and powdered sugar and mix for 2-3 minutes. Spread on cupcakes and sprinkle with toffee bits. Enjoy!
Notes
- Soften cream cheese and butter for about 10 minutes before frosting for easier mixing and better texture.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full to prevent doming tops.
- Toffee bits add a crunchy texture but are optional.
- You can bake cupcakes without liners if greased well.
- Maple flavoring is preferred over maple extract or syrup for frosting.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 344mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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