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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Irresistibly Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

These Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting are moist, fluffy, and a perfect fall treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Cupcake Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup cinnamon applesauce
  • ½ cup canola oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar adjust for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons milk or substitute

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • toothpick

Method
 

Pumpkin Cupcake Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt.
  3. Whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, cinnamon applesauce, canola oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth for the frosting.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing and ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.

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