Best 2 Harvest Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipes

Fall is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a batch of delicious pumpkin cupcakes? These Harvest Pumpkin Cupcakes are moist, fluffy, and full of pumpkin spice flavor. They're topped with a creamy maple cream cheese frosting that is the perfect finishing touch.

This recipe includes instructions for making the cupcakes from scratch, as well as a shortcut using a cake mix. There are also instructions for making the maple cream cheese frosting and a maple glaze, which can be used to add an extra touch of sweetness.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, these Harvest Pumpkin Cupcakes are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to bake!

Let's cook with our recipes!

HARVEST PUMPKIN CUPCAKES

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Transform Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix into a Halloween or fall celebration dessert with this easy harvest pumpkin cupcake recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ spice cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1/3 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
24 plain mini cake doughnuts
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1 can (6.4 oz) Betty Crocker™ Easy Flow orange decorating icing
24 pieces (1 1/2 inch) green candy apple licorice twists or black licorice
Small green spearmint gumdrop leaves or green gumdrops

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs and stirring in pumpkin. Bake as directed for cupcakes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
Place 1 doughnut on top of each cupcake. In medium bowl, mix frosting and food color. Spread frosting on doughnut and around top edge of cupcake.
Use orange icing to pipe lines on frosting to look like pumpkins. Insert licorice pieces in top of each stem, adding gumdrops for leaves and vines.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

HARVEST PUMPKIN CUPCAKES

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Rich and spicy pumpkin cupcakes with orange cream cheese frosting!

Provided by ARGO®, KARO® and FLEISCHMANN'S®

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 1h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 eggs, slightly beaten
¾ cup Mazola® Vegetable Plus! Oil
2 cups sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup Argo® OR Kingsford's® Corn Starch
4 teaspoons Spice Islands® Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 teaspoons Argo® Baking Powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter OR margarine, softened
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons Spice Islands® 100% Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract
1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated orange peel
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

To make cupcakes: Blend the eggs, oil, sugar, and pumpkin in a large mixing bowl; set aside. Stir together dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and beat until well blended. POUR into lined muffin tins. Fill about 2/3 full. Bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for 30 minutes or until center springs back when touched. Cool 30 minutes. Spread with frosting.
To make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

Tips:

Choose the right pumpkin: For the best flavor, use a sugar pumpkin or a pie pumpkin. These pumpkins have a sweet, dense flesh that is perfect for baking.
Roast the pumpkin before using it: Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. To roast the pumpkin, cut it in half, remove the seeds, and place it cut-side down on a baking sheet. Roast at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-60 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
Use a good-quality cream cheese: The cream cheese is a key ingredient in these cupcakes, so it's important to use a good-quality brand. Look for a cream cheese that is smooth and spreadable.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cupcakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full: This will prevent the cupcakes from overflowing in the oven.
Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cupcakes are cooked through.
Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

These Harvest Pumpkin Cupcakes are the perfect fall treat. They are moist, flavorful, and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. They are sure to be a hit at your next gathering.