Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    17 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    462 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting will melt in your mouth. Made with a cake mix, these cupcakes are easy but still delicious!

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Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 box cake mix
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree (or 1 can 100% pumpkin. Make sure you also see how to make pumpkin puree easily to save you money.)
  • pumpkin pie spice

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup cubed butter (softened)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
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Instructions

For the Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
  2. Mix together cake mix and pumpkin. Mix until well combined.
  3. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. This will make 12 cupcakes.
  4. Bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 12-16 minutes or until top of cupcake bounces back when pressed down lightly.
  5. Remove from oven and let cool completely before topping with frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. Cream together butter and cream cheese with electric mixer with whisk attachment.
  2. Slowly add powdered sugar, whisking for 3-4 minutes. Add up to 1 tablespoon of milk if the icing is too thick.
  3. Once cooled, frost the cupcakes. You can add a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for added flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Refrigerate any leftover cupcakes covered for up to 4-5 days.  

Nutrition Information

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Calories 462kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 430mg (18%) Potassium 136mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 59g (118%) Vitamin A 6845IU (137%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 127mg (13%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 462 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 462kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 79g 26%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 430mg 18%
Potassium 136mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 59g 118%
Vitamin A 6845IU 137%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 127mg 13%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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