Description
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cupcakes are the perfect festive treat to celebrate the holiday season. Fluffy, spiced cupcakes infused with pumpkin flavor and topped with rich cream cheese frosting will delight your family and friends. These treats embody the essence of autumn, making every bite a cozy experience. Easy to make, they’re ideal for gatherings or as a sweet pick-me-up during chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix granulated sugar and vegetable oil until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners about two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling slightly before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg