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Delicious pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and cinnamon on a rustic fall table.

Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

Light, fluffy, and full of cozy pumpkin spice — these Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes are perfect for fall baking, Thanksgiving gatherings, or anytime you need a quick sweet treat. Topped with creamy frosting, they’re the perfect dessert for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 265 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 12-cup muffin pan
  • Cupcake liners
  • electric mixer

Ingredients
  

Cupcakes

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet and stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fill cupcake liners about 3/4 full. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool cupcakes completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy (2–3 minutes). Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until creamy.
  • Pipe or spread frosting onto cupcakes and sprinkle cinnamon or crushed pecans on top.
  • Serve with Pumpkin Spice Milk or coffee for a cozy treat.

Notes

✔️ Use pure pumpkin puree for best flavor — not pie filling.
✔️ For extra moist cupcakes, don’t overbake.
✔️ Frost only when cupcakes are fully cooled.
✔️ Make mini versions for bite-size Sweet Snacks Recipes.
✔️ Serve alongside Apple Crumble or Autumn Harvest Salad for a complete fall menu.
Keyword Fall Baking Recipes, pumpkin cupcakes, Pumpkin Recipes Dessert, Sweet Snacks Recipes, Thanksgiving Desserts