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Pumpkin Spice Delight Cupcakes

Pumpkin Spice Delight Cupcakes That Embrace Fall's Warmth

Pumpkin Spice Delight Cupcakes are moist, flavorful treats that capture the essence of fall with warm spices and cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned or fresh
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or reduce to ¼ cup and add maple syrup
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (melted) or coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Large Eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup Plain Greek Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt alternatives
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or plant-based option
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce optional
  • ½ cup Chopped Toasted Pecans optional

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, and eggs, then fold in Greek yogurt.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, then add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes, drizzle with caramel sauce, and sprinkle with pecans if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure proper flour measurement and allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

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