Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are infused with the warm and cozy spices of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. The velvety Cream Cheese Frosting adds a tangy and creamy touch, complementing the pumpkin cupcakes perfectly. This recipe uses a cake mix for convenience, making it an easy and quick treat to whip up for any occasion. Additionally, discover variations like Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes and Cream Cheese Frosting, Vegan Pumpkin Cupcakes, Air Fryer Pumpkin Cupcakes, and Pumpkin Cupcakes in a Jar. Each variation offers unique dietary options and cooking methods, ensuring that everyone can enjoy these delicious cupcakes.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
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
CREAM-FILLED PUMPKIN CUPCAKES
Here's a charming use for pumpkin. Bursting with flavor and plenty of eye-catching appeal, these sweet and spicy filled cupcakes are bound to dazzle your family any time of the year. -Ali Johnson, Petersburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, pumpkin and eggs until well blended. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until well blended., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, combine cornstarch and milk in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. , In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla if desired. Gradually add cornstarch mixture, beating until smooth, 3-5 minutes., Using a sharp knife, cut a 1-in. circle 1 in. deep in the top of each cupcake. Carefully remove tops and set aside. Spoon or pipe filling into cupcakes. Replace tops. If desired, add a clove "pumpkin stem" to the tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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.
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING (CAKE MIX RECIPE)
This uses a box cake mix for the base of this recipe. Since box cake mixes require different things, the ingredient list here does not include whatever ingredients that the cake mix itself might call for (i.e. eggs, etc.). Time listed does not include cooling time.
Provided by iewe7726
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 24 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare the cake mix as directed but with the following change: Add the pumpkin pie spice and substitute the can of pumpkin puree for the water called for in the package directions.
- Divide the batter among the prepared muffin tins lined with paper liners and bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Let cool.
- While cupcakes are baking, using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Spread on the cupcakes and top each with a piece of candy corn.
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES
Pumpkin's not just for pies. Mix up these cupcakes with canned pumpkin and lots of spice, then top them with tangy cream cheese frosting and the cutest mini marzipan pumpkins.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cupcake Recipes
Time 2h50m
Yield Makes 18
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together both sugars, butter, eggs, and pumpkin puree. Add flour mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about halfway. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until tops spring back when lightly touched, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. Decorate with cream cheese frosting and marzipan pumpkins.
Tips:
- For softer cupcakes, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Make sure your oven is preheated before baking the cupcakes.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
- For even cupcakes, fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full.
- Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting them.
- For a creamier frosting, use softened cream cheese.
- To make the frosting easier to spread, add a tablespoon or two of milk.
- Decorate the cupcakes with sprinkles, candy, or other desired toppings.
Conclusion:
These pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The moist and flavorful cupcakes are complemented perfectly by the rich and creamy frosting. With a few simple tips, you can easily make these cupcakes at home and enjoy them with your family and friends.
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