Best 9 Pumpkin Cupcakes With Kahlua Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with these delectable Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with a luscious Kahlua Cream Cheese Frosting. These cupcakes are a perfect blend of autumnal spices and the subtle warmth of Kahlua, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. The moist and tender pumpkin cupcakes provide a perfect base for the creamy and indulgent Kahlua cream cheese frosting, which adds a touch of sophistication and richness. These cupcakes are not just a dessert; they are an experience that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a fan of pumpkin spice or simply seeking a unique and flavorful dessert, these Pumpkin Cupcakes with Kahlua Cream Cheese Frosting will surely become a favorite.

In addition to this tantalizing recipe, the article also features a collection of other delectable treats that are perfect for any occasion:

- **Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting:** A classic combination that showcases the harmonious flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese.

- **Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting:** A delightful twist on the traditional pumpkin cupcake, featuring a luscious salted caramel frosting that adds a touch of sweet and salty goodness.

- **Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:** A perfect blend of autumnal flavors, with a creamy maple cream cheese frosting that adds a touch of warmth and coziness.

- **Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting:** A decadent and indulgent treat, featuring a rich and velvety chocolate ganache frosting that perfectly complements the pumpkin cupcakes.

If you're looking for a truly unforgettable dessert experience, look no further than these Pumpkin Cupcakes with Kahlua Cream Cheese Frosting. With its blend of spices, Kahlua, and creamy frosting, these cupcakes are sure to impress and delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Super light and moist Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and a pumpkin candy, for a fun and easy fall dessert!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar (, packed)
1/2 cup oil ((vegetable or canola oil))
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup unsalted butter (, room temperature)
8 ounces cream cheese (, room temperature)
2-3 cups powdered sugar ((depending on the frosting consistency you want))
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 Pumpkin candies (, optional, for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, oil and vanilla.
  • In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to bowl with the pumpkin mixture and stir to combine.
  • Scoop the batter evenly into prepared muffin tin. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove cupcakes to a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 222 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 38 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH KAHLUA CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I bake these cupcakes every year for Halloween and they are always a hit. The delicious Kahlua cream cheese frosting is for adults only, so if you are serving children, simply leave out the Kahlua.

Provided by Cooking Creation

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons applesauce
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons Kahlua
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, whisk the egg, brown sugar and white sugar together, until smooth. Stir in the milk, vegetable oil, applesauce, pumpkin and walnuts, until just combined. Do not over mix.
  • Fill a cupcake pan with the batter 4/5 full.
  • Bake in the oven for 16 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the the cream cheese, butter and Kahlua together using an electric mixer. Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Frost the cupcakes. Serve and enjoy!

PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH CREAMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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These are very moist and rise very high when baked, they are fairly sweet so you may wish to reduce the sugar by a few tablespoons. You may also bake in jumbo muffin tins to yield 10 and increasing the baking time. These are very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 tablespoons whipping cream, unwhipped
3 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Prepare 18 muffin tins fitted with paper liners fitted in each tin.
  • For the cupcakes; In a large mixing bowl beat together the oil with eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree and vanilla until well combined.
  • In another bowl combine the flour with the next 4 ingredients; add to the pumpkin mixture and beat until well combined.
  • Fill each tin about three-quarters full.
  • Bake for about 18-22 minutes or until cupcakes test done.
  • Cool completely before filling.
  • For the frosting; in a bowl beat the cream cheese with butter, vanilla and cream until fluffy.
  • Add in confectioners sugar and beat until creamy (adding in more cream or milk if necessary to achieve the right consistency for spreading).
  • Spread onto the top of each cooled cupcake.

PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Definitely a hit for Halloween!

Provided by Cupcakebakinfeind

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
3 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can solid-pack pumpkin puree
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup buttermilk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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 SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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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

3/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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



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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

3 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick ®)
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
4 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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



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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

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FILLING:
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Whole cloves, optional

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 COOKIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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These easy pumpkin cookies are pleasantly spiced. Everyone enjoys the soft, cake-like texture, too. -Lisa Chernetsky, Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add pumpkin; mix well. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Frost cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 97mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

PUMPKIN CUPCAKES



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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

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
Cream Cheese Frosting
Marzipan Pumpkins

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 a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the frosting to balance out the sweetness.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To make the cupcakes ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Freeze the cupcakes for up to 2 months. When you're ready to serve, thaw the cupcakes overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • To make the frosting ahead of time, prepare it according to the recipe and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

These pumpkin cupcakes with Kahlua cream cheese frosting are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, rich pumpkin flavor, and creamy Kahlua frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these cupcakes a try!

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