Pumpkin spice cupcakes –Are you ready to dive into a world where cupcakes and fall flavors collide? That’s right, we’re talking about Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing! These little bites of autumn will have you questioning why you ever settled for anything that didn’t have pumpkin in it. Buckle up, because these cupcakes are about to take you on a flavor adventure!
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
Feast your eyes on this beauty! What’s a fall celebration without some photo-worthy treats? Take a look at this decadent cupcake that’s just waiting to be devoured.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with your favorite cupcake liners. Let’s get this party started!
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and all those glorious spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger). Just imagine that aroma!
- In a separate large bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. It’s gonna get a bit messy, but hey, that’s part of the fun!
- Now it’s time to combine the dry ingredients with the wet ones. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the pumpkin mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix; we want these babies light and fluffy!
- Fill the cupcake liners about ⅔ full and pop them into the oven for about 18-20 minutes. You’ll know they are done when a toothpick comes out clean. Give them some cool time—it’s important for the flavor to develop!
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing
Trust me, no cupcake is complete without a luscious frosting. Here’s a quick recipe for the icing that will make your cupcakes sing!
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. You might want to dance a little during this step—it’s that satisfying!
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, mixing until it’s beautifully fluffy. If it’s not fluffy, did you really do it right?
- When your cupcakes are cool, slather on that cinnamon cream cheese icing like you own the place. Decorate as desired and, of course, take a million photos for Instagram!
Enjoy your ridiculously delicious Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes. They’re certain to be the highlight of your autumn gatherings!