Pumpkin Cupcakes: Indulgent Treats with Brown Butter Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the rich flavors of these decadent pumpkin cupcakes topped with brown butter cream cheese frosting—a perfect fall treat!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, brown the butter and mix with cream cheese until smooth. Frost the cooled cupcakes.
Notes
- These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with adding nuts or chocolate chips!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin cupcakes, brown butter frosting, dessert