Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon pinch of nutmeg pinch of black pepper 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled slightly 2 cups pumpkin puree (homemade or store-bought) or 1 can (14.5 ounces) pure pumpkin puree, drained and rinsed well 3 tablespoons milk, divided use 1 tablespoon for frosting and 2 tablespoons for batter; set aside 1 tablespoon milk for frosting. Cream Cheese Frosting: 1 cup cream cheese, softened 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup milk
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Skip the pumpkin spice latte this morning, and instead, indulge in one of these homemade cupcakes! Or if you’re anything like me, treat yourself to both. After all, these easy to make homemade cupcakes are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and go perfectly with a cup of coffee. The moisture and flavor in these cupcakes both come from the pumpkin puree. I love using real pumpkin puree, because it adds the perfect amount of real pumpkin flavor and makes the cupcakes super moist and decadent, while other ingredients in the mix still keep them nice and fluffy.
How to Make Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Preheat the oven and line the cupcake pans with wrappers. Mix all of the wet ingredients with both of the sugars, then stir in the pumpkin puree. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a separate bowl. Combine the wet and dry ingredients. Lightly beat in the buttermilk. Fill the cupcake pans with the batter. Bake. Cool before frosting. Create the frosting by beating together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the heavy cream and powdered sugar. Fill a piping bag and frost the cupcakes.
Each bite of these pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting is better than the last. It’s almost impossible to just have one – but I dare you to try! Made with real pumpkin flavor, these autumnal cupcakes are the perfect treat for any fall gathering. But don’t fret – they’re just as tasty in December, too!
Can I add chocolate chips or nuts to the cupcake batter?
You sure can! Either of those ingredients would be a tasty addition to these cupcakes.
Can I add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice to the cream cheese frosting?
Yes! This cream cheese frosting is delicious all on its own, but it can also serve as a blank slate to some warm spices. If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
