Harvest pumpkin cupcakes –Welcome to a delightful baking adventure! Today, we are creating scrumptious Harvest Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with luscious Salted Caramel Frosting. Perfect for autumn gatherings or any time you crave a sweet treat, these cupcakes blend the warm flavors of pumpkin with the rich taste of caramel. Let’s get started!
Harvest Pumpkin Cupcakes with a Salted Caramel Frosting
Feast your eyes on this delightful cupcake creation!
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Cupcakes:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
For the Salted Caramel Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Add the pumpkin puree to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix!
- Using a scoop or spoon, fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cupcakes cool, prepare the Salted Caramel Frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until creamy and fluffy.
- Add the salted caramel sauce and vanilla extract, beating until everything is combined and smooth.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cool, generously frost each cupcake with the salted caramel frosting. Drizzle additional salted caramel sauce on top for an extra touch!
And there you have it! Irresistible Harvest Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with decadent Salted Caramel Frosting. Enjoy these delightful treats with friends and family or savor them all to yourself. Happy baking!