Best 5 Mini Pumpkin Cakes Recipes

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Calling all pumpkin spice enthusiasts! Say hello to the ultimate fall treat: Mini Pumpkin Cakes. These bite-sized delights are not just any ordinary cakes; they're moist, flavorful, and packed with warm, cozy spices that'll transport you to a cozy autumn afternoon. Picture this: a tender crumb, a delightful pumpkin flavor in every bite, and a touch of sweetness that's perfectly balanced by the spices. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, these Mini Pumpkin Cakes are sure to steal the show. And guess what? We've got not one, not two, but four tempting recipes for you to choose from. From classic to gluten-free, cream cheese-filled to streusel-topped, there's a perfect recipe for every palate and preference. So grab your aprons, preheat your ovens, and let's dive into the world of pumpkin spice bliss!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MINI BUNDT® CAKES



Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Mini Bundt® Cakes image

This family favorite dessert is the perfect conclusion to a holiday meal. Add this dessert to your family dinner anytime of the year or enjoy with a favorite beverage. The combination of pumpkin and chocolate adds a delicate yet tantalizing sweet twist. Top off with ice cream or whipped cream.

Provided by Mrs. T

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 45m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
2 cups white sugar
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 cup chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease 2 mini fluted Bundt® pans with cooking spray.
  • Combine sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add pumpkin puree; beat until well blended.
  • Mix flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and ginger powder together in another bowl. Mix into pumpkin mixture. Fold chocolate chips into the batter.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 791.4 mg, Sugar 34 g

MINI PUMPKIN CAKES



Mini Pumpkin Cakes image

I saw these cute cakes at a local grocery store and decided to make my own version at home. They're a hit at any fall gathering. -Jennifer Dorff, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
ORANGE GLAZE:
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
Red and yellow food coloring
GARNISH:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons water
Green food coloring
4 Tootsie Rolls (2-1/4 ounces and 6 inches each), cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in walnuts. Spoon by 1/2 cupfuls into 12 greased miniature fluted tube pans. Bake at 350° until set, about 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, water and maple flavoring until smooth; tint orange with red and yellow food coloring. Place wire racks with cakes over waxed paper. Spoon half of the glaze evenly over tops and sides of cakes, letting excess drip off. Let stand until glaze is set. Repeat with remaining glaze. , In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and water until smooth; tint green. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a #4 round pastry tip. Fill bag with green frosting. Pipe vines on the pumpkins. For stem, insert a Tootsie Roll piece in the center of each pumpkin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 813 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 152g carbohydrate (127g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MINI PUMPKIN SPICE CAKES WITH ORANGE GLAZE



Mini Pumpkin Spice Cakes with Orange Glaze image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 bundt cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Oil, for pans
Flour, for pans
1 (18.25-ounce) box spice cake mix
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 (12-ounce) bag premier white morsels
Red and yellow food coloring
Marzipan Stems and Leaves:
1 (7-ounce) package marzipan (recommended: Odense)
Green food coloring

Steps:

  • Cake Preparation:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Oil and flour 8 mini bundt pans. Combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in large bowl. Beat for 2 minutes, or until well blended. Divide batter equally among prepared pans. Bake for 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted near center of cakes comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on cooling racks for 15 minutes. Invert cakes onto wire rack and cool completely.
  • For the Orange Glaze:
  • Heat cream in small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering; remove from heat. Add white morsels and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in food colorings, 1 drop at a time, until desired color is achieved. Drizzle glaze over cakes. Refrigerate cakes for 10 minutes, or until glaze is firm. Cover and reserve any remaining glaze.
  • For the Marzipan Stems and Leaves:
  • Place marzipan in medium bowl. Using latex gloves, knead food coloring, 1 drop at a time, into marzipan until desired color is achieved. Divide marzipan into 2 equal pieces. Roll 1 marzipan piece into a 12-inch-long log. Cut log crosswise into 8 equal pieces; set aside to use as stems. Flatten remaining marzipan piece, then place between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using rolling pin, roll out marzipan to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a leaf-shaped cookie cutter or small sharp knife, cut out 24 leaves. Decorate cakes with marzipan stems and leaves. Reheat reserved glaze. Serve cakes, passing glaze alongside.

MINI PUMPKIN CAKES WITH PRALINE SAUCE



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My family's favorite holiday dessert is a real Southern treat. A warm praline sauce and sprinkling of pecans make each small pound cake even more decadent. -Diane Roark, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 loaves (3 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups canned pumpkin
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup butter, melted
PRALINE SAUCE:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In another bowl, beat the pumpkin, eggs, sugar, oil and butter until well blended. Gradually stir into dry ingredients just until blended. , Transfer to six greased and floured 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and cream. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cakes; top with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MINI PUMPKIN POUND CAKES



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These loaf cakes are always a winner, they always turn out great, they rise so high, and are so moist, if desired, you could add mini chocolate chips, or nuts, or both! If you like you could dust with icing sugar after baking.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 4 mini loaf cakes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees, (second lowest position).
  • Grease bottoms only of mini loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, beat together sugar, butter, oil; add eggs, until well combined (about 2-3 minutes).
  • Combine/sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.
  • Add the dry mixture to egg mixture, with canned pumpkin; mix well.
  • Pour/transfer into regular or fluted mini loaf pans, filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until cake test done with toothpick.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree: Fresh pumpkin puree will give your cakes a more intense flavor and a smoother texture. If you don't have fresh pumpkin puree, you can use canned pumpkin puree, but be sure to drain it well before using it.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make your cakes tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cakes are cooked through.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a variety of toppings: You can top your mini pumpkin cakes with a variety of toppings, such as cream cheese frosting, whipped cream, or chopped nuts.

Conclusion:

These mini pumpkin cakes are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for fall. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With their moist texture and delicious flavor, these cakes are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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