5 from 14 votes
Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe
The Pumpkin Cupcakes recipe combines pumpkin puree with a mix of spices and sugars to create moist, spiced cupcakes baked to a tender crumb. The cupcakes are topped with a maple-flavored cream cheese frosting, enhanced with toffee bits for a sweet, crunchy contrast. This approach yields classic fall-flavored treats that balance the earthy pumpkin with sweet and warming spices.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
12
cupcakes
Calories:
310 kcal
Course:
Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310
% 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.