Description
These Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes are moist, spiced cakes topped with creamy frosting, capturing the essence of fall with warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor. They are easy to make and perfect for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp Ground Ginger
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until combined.
- In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs on medium speed until smooth and pale, about two minutes.
- Slowly stream in vegetable oil, blending until incorporated.
- Spoon in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until batter is smooth and vibrant orange, scraping down the sides.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Beat softened cream cheese and unsalted butter on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon, mixing until the frosting is light and holds its shape when piped.
- Using a piping bag or spatula, swirl the frosting onto cooled cupcakes, creating soft peak designs.
Notes
- Top with crushed graham crackers for extra crunch, if desired.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg