Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Delight
Delicious pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy cinnamon frosting, perfect for fall.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for frosting)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, oil, and vanilla together.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon, beating until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
- These cupcakes can be made ahead of time.
- Store frosting separately if not using immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cupcakes, Cinnamon Frosting, Fall Recipes