Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These delightful pumpkin spice cupcakes are like a taste of autumn in every bite.

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How to make pumpkin cupcakes

Roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven and let’s get ready to embark on a fall baking adventure that will fill your house with the irresistible aroma of autumn!

This is what you’ll need to gather to create the perfect pumpkin cupcake foundation:

Once the cupcakes have cooled and set, it’s time to frost! The decadent cream cheese frosting is the PERFECT topping for these pumpkin spice cupcakes. Creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet, this luscious topping adds the perfect balance to the spiced cuppies. The velvety texture and delicate flavors of the cream cheese frosting brings an indulgent touch, turning each bite into a heavenly experience.

To make the frosting, you’ll need:

• Unsalted butter
• Cream Cheese
• Salt
• Vanilla
• Powdered sugar

Make your Pumpkin spice cupcakes extra special

To make that beautiful frosting swirl, you’ll need a piping bag and pastry tip set.

As if the cream cheese frosting wasn’t enough, you can make these delicious fall cupcakes over-the-top-extra with these edible autumn leaves.

And, how gorgeous would your cupcakes look in these lovely wrappers? (the answer is super lovely)

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Share the Pumpkin Joy

Pumpkin spice cupcakes are meant to be shared and enjoyed with loved ones. Whether you’re hosting a fall-themed gathering or surprising someone special, these cupcakes are sure to bring smiles and warm hearts. Share the recipes with friends, family, or coworkers, spreading the delight of autumn flavors far and wide! Don’t forget to save this fall treat to your favorite fall baking Pinterest board, too.

More Fall Baking inspiration

Perfect Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Yield: 24 cupcakes

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Experience the enchanting essence of autumn with our delightful pumpkin cupcakes with decadent cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Total Time 26 minutes

Ingredients

• Cupcakes:
• 1⁄2 c. unsalted butter, softened 1 2⁄3 granulated sugar
• 6 egg whites
• 2 c. all purpose flour
• 2 1⁄2 t. Baking powder
• 1⁄2 t. Salt
• 1 t. Vanilla
• 2 t. Pumpkin spice
• 1 1⁄4 c. milk
• 1⁄4 c. vegetable oil
• 1 - 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
• Frosting:
• 1⁄2 c. unsalted butter, softened 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1⁄2 t. Salt
• 1 t. Vanilla
• 4 c. powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Add cupcake liners to a muffin pan or grease and flour. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Add pumpkin spice, salt, baking powder, vanilla, milk, oil, pumpkin puree, and egg whites. Mix until well combined.
4. Lastly, add in flour and mix well. Stop the mixer and scrape down the bowl. Mixture should not have bumps or lumps.
5. Use a small ice cream scoop or a small measuring cut to fill each liner with batter about 2/3 to 3/4 full. The batter will rise during baking.
6. Bake for 14 - 16 minutes until cupcakes are set and edges are just slightly browned.
7. Cool completely before removing the cupcakes from the pan.
8. For the frosting: Mix together softened butter and cream cheese for 1 minute. Add vanilla and salt. Finally, slowly add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth Frosting should form stiff peaks and be nice and creamy.
9. Transfer frosting to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip and twist the end to secure. Gently pipe a dollop of frosting onto each cupcake. Sprinkle with additional pumpkin spice to garnish.

Notes

Cupcakes can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2 days.