Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the creamy pumpkin frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add a little water if necessary.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by beating butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and garnish with cinnamon or chopped nuts if desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- You can refrigerate the cupcakes for longer storage, but it’s best to keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle with cinnamon or garnish with crushed pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
