Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delightful pumpkin cupcakes. Soft and fluffy, these treats are infused with aromatic spices and topped with your choice of frosting or a simple dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for family gatherings, Halloween parties, or an afternoon snack, they’re sure to impress everyone from novice bakers to seasoned pros.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fill the cupcake liners about two-thirds full and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (56g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg