Description
Thanksgiving pumpkin cupcakes are the perfect blend of cozy fall flavors and festive fun. These moist, spiced treats topped with rich cream cheese frosting will captivate your family and friends, making them a must-have for your holiday celebrations. With just the right amount of sweetness and a hint of nostalgia, each bite brings warmth and joy to your Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg