Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Emeril's Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, a symphony of autumn flavors perfectly complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting. These delicate cupcakes capture the essence of the season with a moist, tender crumb infused with warm pumpkin spice notes, while the velvety cream cheese frosting adds a rich and tangy touch that elevates the experience. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible combination, perfect for festive gatherings, cozy evenings, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. This recipe provides detailed instructions for both the cupcakes and the frosting, ensuring a seamless baking experience.
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PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
This is a wonderful recipe I discovered and changed a bit to suit my taste. I love the flavor of pumpkin and the cinnamon makes ordinary cream cheese frosting extra special. When I made a batch for my husband to take to work, he said they disappeared in record time. -Debbie Wiggins, Longmont, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add pumpkin. Combine flour, pie spice, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and ginger; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and cinnamon; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR EMERIL'S PUMPKIN-SPICE CUPCAKES
Use this delicious cream-cheese frosting to make Emeril's Pumpkin-Spice Cupcakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, about 4 minutes. With mixer on low, beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy, 5 minutes. Thin with whole milk if necessary.
EMERIL'S PUMPKIN-SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
"Pumpkin is not just for pies! Whip up a batch of these easy cupcakes with your kids for a twist on a favorite fall ingredient. They make awesome after-school sweets and are a welcome change from pumpkin pie on your holiday table."Emeril Lagasse
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cupcake Recipes
Time 55m
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Lightly coat 24 standard muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla. In another medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and pumpkin pie spice. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars on medium-high until light and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down bowl as needed. With mixer on low, beat in flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with 2 additions pumpkin mixture, until combined.
- Spoon 1/4 cup batter into each muffin cup. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes, rotating pans halfway though. Let cupcakes cool in pans on wire racks, 15 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pans and let cool completely on racks, 10 minutes. To serve, spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10 g
PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Definitely a hit for Halloween!
Provided by Cupcakebakinfeind
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Beat white sugar and 3/4 cup butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat pumpkin into creamed butter mixture.
- Mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, baking powder, and ginger together in a bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk, until batter is smooth. Fill each muffin cup 3/4-full with batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Beat confectioners' sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and vanilla extract into creamed butter until frosting is smooth. Spread frosting on each cupcake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.3 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 173.9 mg, Sugar 42.5 g
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Pumpkin cupcakes are great for the holidays, including Halloween and Thanksgiving. I make these cupcakes almost every holiday and my family loves it, even the little kids. I got this recipe from one of my teachers in school and I absolutely loved it.
Provided by stephanyss
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h40m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease or line 36 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Beat baking mix, pumpkin puree, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup butter, milk, and pumpkin pie spice together in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until well mixed; spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool cupcakes in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy. Beat 2 cups confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract into creamed butter mixture on low speed until well mixed; increase to high speed and beat until fluffy. Gradually pour 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar into frosting and beat on medium speed until frosting is thickened.
- Spoon frosting into a resealable plastic bag and snip 1 corner. Pipe frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 200.8 mg, Sugar 25.5 g
Tips:
- To make the cream cheese frosting, start by beating the butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until well combined and fluffy.
- Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, and beat until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
- To make the pumpkin spice cupcakes, start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Conclusion:
These pumpkin spice cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are the perfect fall treat. They're moist and flavorful, with a perfectly spiced frosting that will have you coming back for more. Follow these tips to make sure your cupcakes turn out perfect every time.
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