Sweetie Pie and Cupcakes

Pumpkin Cupcakes

These pumpkin cupcakes are made with homemade pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices. They are easy to make and perfect for family parties during the holidays! Learn to make these pumpkin cupcakes at SweetiePieAndCupcakes.com!

CourseDessert, Party Food
CuisineAmerican

Servings	Prep Time
12cupcakes	10minutes

Cook Time

20minutes

Servings	Prep Time
12cupcakes	10minutes

Cook Time

20minutes

Ingredients

1 1/3cup All-Purpose Flour
1Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
3/4cup Sugar
2Tbsp Sugar
1 1/4tsp Baking Powder
2 Eggs
3/4cup ButterWe use Kerrygold Salted, but you can also use unsalted
4Tbsp Pumpkin Puree
2tsp ground cinnamon
1/2tsp Groun Ginger
8ounces Cream Cheese for Frosting
1/2cup Butter for frosting
1Tbsp Vanilla for Frosting
3-4cups Confectioners’ sugar for frosting

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line cupcake pan with cupcake liners and spray them with non-stick spray.
Cream the 3/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp sugar in a bowl until combined.
Add the 2 eggs to the butter/sugar mix and blend with a mixer until it just starts to get fluffy. Fold in the 1 1/3 cup + 1 Tbsp Flour, 4 Tbsp. pumpkin puree, 2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. ginger, and 1 1/4 tsp baking powder.
Use an ice cream scoop to fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full. Bake for 15-20 minutes in 350 degree oven. Check the cupcakes with a sharp knife or toothpick. If it comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. Allow to cool.
Prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing the cream cheese and butter together until combined. Add confectioner’s sugar, a cup at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. Add a Tbsp. of Vanilla for added flavor. Load a ziplock bag with the frosting and cut off one of the bottom tips. Or load decorator’s bag with frosting and use a decorator’s tip. Pipe frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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