Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our Surprise Pumpkin Cupcakes! These cupcakes are a delightful fusion of fall spices and the rich, earthy taste of pumpkin. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice, each bite promises a burst of autumnal flavors. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating these delectable treats, along with additional variations. From the classic pumpkin cupcakes to decadent chocolate pumpkin cupcakes and gluten-free pumpkin cupcakes, there's a perfect recipe for every palate and dietary preference. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SURPRISE PUMPKIN CUPCAKES
I like to share these little pumpkin cakes at work. Cupcakes are the perfect workplace treat because they're already wrapped up and so easy to eat. -Kathleen Dimmich, Easton, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended. , For filling, in another small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg; beat on low just until combined. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full. Drop filling by tablespoonfuls into center of each cupcake. Cover with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the pumpkin portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE SURPRISE CUPCAKES
Rich chocolate cupcakes with cream cheese and chocolate chip center. Also known as Black Bottom Cupcakes.
Provided by Kelly Smith
Categories Desserts Cakes Holiday Cake Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, 2 cups sugar, cocoa, 1 teaspoon salt and baking soda. Stir in oil, water, vinegar and vanilla until blended. Pour mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.
- To make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, egg, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt until light and fluffy. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop a heaping teaspoonful of the cream cheese mixture into each cupcake. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Allow to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 258.6 mg, Sugar 24.8 g
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup cupcake tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, pumpkin, oil, vanilla and 3/4 cup water in a medium bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
- Pour the batter evenly into the cupcake tin and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 28 to 32 minutes. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
PUMPKIN SURPRISE MUFFINS
Filled with cream cheese and apricot preserves, these almond-topped pumpkin muffins are absolutely heavenly. -Elizabeth Blondefield, San Jose, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 14 muffins.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together first 6 ingredients and 1/2 cup sugar. In another bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin, sour cream, melted butter and 3 tablespoons preserves until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full with batter. Place a portion of cream cheese and about 3/4 teaspoon preserves in each muffin; cover with remaining batter. Sprinkle with almonds and remaining sugar., Bake until top springs back when touched, 20-25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 cupcakes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For the pumpkin cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line one 12-cup muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the butter and the sugar. Beat with a hand-held mixer until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the pumpkin puree and the vanilla extract. Slowly beat in the eggs, one at a time. Incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixtures together until thoroughly combined.
- Using an ice cream scoop, fill each cupcake liner 3/4 of the way full. Bake until the tops turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcake comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the oven to a wire rack and cool completely before frosting.
- For the cream cheese frosting: Add the cream cheese, butter, maple syrup, and salt to a large bowl and beat until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar until thoroughly combined.
- Top the cupcakes with the frosting and chopped pecans.
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.
PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES
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
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
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your cupcakes bake more evenly and prevent them from becoming dry.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make your cupcakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full: This will prevent them from overflowing in the oven.
- Bake the cupcakes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-20 minutes: Or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
Surprise pumpkin cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for fall gatherings. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways. With their moist texture and sweet pumpkin flavor, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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