Description
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes deliver the cozy, spiced flavor of classic pumpkin pie in a perfectly portable, individually sized treat. With a moist, dense texture and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, they’re an easy and impressive dessert for holidays, potlucks, or anytime.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
¼ cup milk
For the Frosting:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
For Garnish:
Graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, or caramel drizzle (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
3. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and milk until smooth.
4. Gently fold dry mixture into wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Divide batter evenly into liners, filling about 2/3 full.
6. Bake 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool cupcakes in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Cool completely.
8. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla and salt. Beat until fluffy.
9. Frost cooled cupcakes. Garnish with graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, or caramel drizzle if desired.
Notes
Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge up to 5 days. Freeze unfrosted cupcakes up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and frost before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg