Pumpkin Cupcakes: The Best Cozy Treat for Autumn Evenings
Pumpkin cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly capture the essence of autumn with their warm flavors and spiced aroma.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts.
- These cupcakes can be topped with cream cheese frosting for a delicious finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cupcakes, autumn cupcakes, cozy treats