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Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Made with real pumpkin and topped with a miniature slice of pumpkin pie, these pumpkin pie cupcakes are the cutest Thanksgiving dessert ever! And of course they're delicious too!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 544 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 Tablespoons maple extract
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 cup fat free milk
Cinnamon Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter softened
- 2 1/2 cups powder sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3-5 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Extras & Supplies
- 1 8-inch pre-made pumpkin pie, cut into mini slices
Instructions
Cupcake Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffins pan with cupcake liners.
- Combine brown sugar, oil, eggs, maple extract and vanilla in large mixing bowl and begin to mix on medium speed.
- Beat in the eggs, then add the pumpkin puree.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until everything is well combined.
- Scoop batter into cupcake liners until they are about two-thirds full.
- Bake at 350°F for 18-21 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
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Frosting Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix on medium speed.
- Mix until frosting begins to form stiff peaks, then scoop into a frosting piping bag.
- Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and top with a mini slice of pumpkin pie.
Notes
- Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
Nutrition Information
Calories
544kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
383mg
(16%)
Potassium
195mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
53g
(106%)
Vitamin A
3796IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12cupcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 544kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 383mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 3796IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.