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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
These pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting will melt in your mouth. Made with a cake mix, these cupcakes are easy but still delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 462 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
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
Instructions
For the Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
- Mix together cake mix and pumpkin. Mix until well combined.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. This will make 12 cupcakes.
- Bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 12-16 minutes or until top of cupcake bounces back when pressed down lightly.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before topping with frosting.
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For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Cream together butter and cream cheese with electric mixer with whisk attachment.
- Slowly add powdered sugar, whisking for 3-4 minutes. Add up to 1 tablespoon of milk if the icing is too thick.
- 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
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
% 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.