Description
Delightful Buttercream Pumpkin Cupcakes that capture the essence of fall with warm flavors and comforting aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3–4 cups Powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- Combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and mix until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the lined muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake for about 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the buttercream frosting using a piping bag or spatula.
Notes
For variations, consider adding mini chocolate chips, using cream cheese frosting, or adding spices like cayenne pepper for a kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin cupcakes, buttercream frosting, fall dessert, cozy treat, baking