Best 7 Pumpkin Spice Gingersnap Cupcakes Recipes

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Autumn is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than with a batch of delicious pumpkin spice gingersnap cupcakes? These cupcakes are moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of pumpkin spice and gingersnap flavors. They're also topped with a creamy maple cream cheese frosting that takes them over the top.

This recipe includes three separate recipes: the cupcake batter, the maple cream cheese frosting, and the gingersnap cookie crumb topping. Each recipe is easy to follow and can be made in just a few minutes. The cupcakes are baked in a muffin tin and then topped with the frosting and cookie crumbs. They're perfect for a fall party or gathering, or just as a special treat for yourself.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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 SPICE GINGERSNAP CUPCAKES



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A Fall cupcake to celebrate the season. Tantalize your tastebuds with this combination of all your seasonal favorites. Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Gingersnap...Try them! You'll love them. **If you prefer to save time, substitute your favorite Pumpkin Cake Mix for my recipe. ***Spices and flavorings can be adapted to your...

Provided by Robynne Glenn

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 29

GINGERSNAP CRUST
2 c gingersnap cookies (approx. 40 cookies) save some for the finishing top-optional)
1/4 c brown sugar
6 Tbsp butter; melted
Pinch salt
PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE
1 1/3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1-2 pinch nutmeg
1 pinch ground cloves
1/2 c dark brown sugar
1/2 c sugar
3/4 c pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1/2 c vegetable oil
CINNAMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
3 1/2-4 c powdered sugar
1 c butter-room temperature
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1 1/2-2 tsp ground cinnamon (to taste)
1/2 tsp wiltons butter flavoring
2 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2-3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
1 pinch salt
1-2 pinch nutmeg (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. CRUST: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • 2. Line 2 muffin pans with cupcake liners; set aside
  • 3. Using food processor, grind 2 cups gingersnap cookies into fine crumbs
  • 4. Add brown sugar, salt and melted butter. Process until well blended.
  • 5. I pinch the crumbs at this point to make sure the mixture holds its shape after pinching. If not, add a little more melted butter. Pinch again.
  • 6. Add 1 tablespoon of crust mixture to cupcake liners. Press firmly and evenly to form crust. I press it down with 1/4 measuring cup with a flat bottom. Note: I can usually get 22-23 cupcakes out of my cake recipe. I still make 24 crusts to be safe.
  • 7. Bake crusts at 350° for 5-8 minutes. Set aside to cool while you make the cake.
  • 8. CAKE: Whisk dry ingredients together in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • 9. In a large bowl, mix sugar, oil, and pumpkin, until completely blended.
  • 10. Add eggs, one at a time until blended.
  • 11. Using a rubber spatula, fold in dry ingredients. I do it in two batches. Stir until there are no flour pockets.
  • 12. Add cake batter on top of the crusts. Fill to about 3/4 full. You may have a few extra crusts. Just remove them before baking cupcakes.
  • 13. Bake 18-22 minutes. The cake should spring back when you gently press on the center when testing. Set aside and cool completely.
  • 14. FROSTING: Cream butter and slowly begin to add powdered sugar. I start with 3 cups. Mix on low until combined.
  • 15. Add 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, cream of tartar and a pinch of salt.
  • 16. Add whipping cream, vanilla and butter flavoring
  • 17. Mix on high speed for 2 minutes.
  • 18. Taste. This is when you can adjust the spices, and consistancy. Add more cinnamon. If it isn't firm enough; add the rest of the powdered sugar. Too firm; add more whipping cream.
  • 19. Mix on high for 3-5 minutes. You should have a smooth rich and creamy frosting.
  • 20. ***If you are not a fan of buttercream frosting, you could use your favorite cream cheese frosting recipe. They are delicious either way!
  • 21. Pipe or frost and top each with a Gingersnap Cookie.
  • 22. Ta Da! Enjoy!

PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES



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I make these flavorful pumpkin cupcakes each Halloween, but they're wonderful year-round. -Amber Butzer, Gladstone, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup raisins
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Beat sugar, pumpkin, eggs and oil until well blended. In another bowl, whisk next seven ingredients; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture. Stir in raisins., Fill each of 24 paper-lined muffin cups with 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon batter. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 28-32 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar. Frost cupcakes; sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PUMPKIN GINGER CUPCAKES



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Delicious, light and fluffy! These taste of Fall, and the crystallized ginger gives then a lovely little zing. Even people who don't like pumpkin love these cupcakes. These disappear as fast as I can set them out!

Provided by Lisa Lewis

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅓ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. Whisk together the flour, pudding mix, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, cloves, and crystallized ginger in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla and pumpkin puree with the last egg. Stir in the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 303.2 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

SPICED GINGERBREAD MINI CUPCAKES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 mini cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

Nonstick cooking spray, for the muffin tin
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, plus more for decoration, optional
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
Yellow sprinkles and sliced crystallized ginger, for decoration, optional

Steps:

  • For the spiced gingerbread cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
  • Stir together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk the melted butter, granulated sugar, molasses, sour cream and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Add the flour mixture and whisk just to combine. Divide the mixture among the muffin cups.
  • Bake until puffed and a tester in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool in the tin for about 10 minutes, then use an offset spatula to ease them out and completely cool.
  • For the lemon cream cheese frosting. Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in the lemon zest and vanilla. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth, then beat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • Split the cooled cupcakes in half crosswise. Spread or pipe a little filling on the cut side of each cupcake bottom. Top with the cupcake tops. Spread or pipe the remaining frosting on top of the cupcakes and decorate as desired.

PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES



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This hearty pumpkin cupcake with a cinnamon-cream cheese frosting is good in the fall or any other time of the year.

Provided by Javaru

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
¾ cup milk
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. Sift together the flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, allspice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
  • Beat 1/2 cup of butter, the white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Stir in the milk and pumpkin puree after the last egg. Stir in the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting by beating the cream cheese and 1/4 butter with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' sugar a little at a time until incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; beat until fluffy. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost with the cream cheese icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 220.1 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES



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Rustle up a batch of these moreish pumpkin spice cupcakes as a treat in the autumn. Top with cream cheese icing and dust with extra pumpkin spice

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

140g butter, softened
120g golden caster sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
140g self-raising flour
2 tbsp pumpkin spice mixture or you can make your own (see 'goes well with')
2-3 tbsp milk, plus extra for the icing if needed
100g unsalted butter, softened
100g icing sugar, sieved
½ tbsp pumpkin spice mixture
200g full-fat soft cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake cases. Beat the butter and sugar together using an electric whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy, scraping down the edges to combine. Gradually beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Fold in the flour and pumpkin spice, followed by the milk, and combine until you have a smooth batter. Using a tablespoon, divide the mixture between the cupcake cases, around two-thirds full. Bake for 12-15 mins - they should be firm to the touch and slightly golden brown. Cool in the tin for 5 mins, then lift them out gently onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the cream cheese icing. Using a stand mixer or electric whisk, beat the butter, icing sugar and pumpkin spice mix together until it turns smooth and pale, about 1-2 mins. Add the soft cheese and whisk for a further 3-4 mins until it thickens - it will turn runny and then thicken up again.
  • You can either put the icing into a piping bag and pipe it in a circle on top of the cooled cupcakes, or spoon it on top of the cupcakes and swirl it with the back of a spoon. Dust with extra pumpkin spice, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.61 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by combining 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  • To make sure the cupcakes are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, the cupcakes are done.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • For a fun and festive touch, decorate the cupcakes with pumpkin-shaped sprinkles.

Conclusion:

These pumpkin spice gingersnap cupcakes are the perfect fall treat. They're moist and flavorful, with a delicious pumpkin pie spice flavor. The gingersnap crumbs add a nice crunchy texture and a touch of spice. Whether you're serving them at a party or enjoying them as a special treat, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit.

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