Description
Fluffy pumpkin cupcakes spiced with ginger, nutmeg, and cloves are topped with a silky cream cheese frosting laced with warm cinnamon, offering a cozy bite of autumn in every mouthful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- For the Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, mixing just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cupcakes cool, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla and continue beating until light and creamy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or offset spatula.
Notes
- For extra depth use pumpkin pie spice in place of individual spices.
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are at room temperature for a smooth frosting.
- Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Bring cupcakes to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.