Description
Delight in the warmth of these moist pumpkin cupcakes, infused with seasonal spices and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Experiment with different spices to customize the flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg