Description
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cupcakes are the perfect seasonal treat that embodies the essence of fall. With their moist, fluffy texture and a delightful blend of warm spices, these cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting that adds a touch of sweetness. Ideal for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, they encapsulate the joy of Thanksgiving and make every bite a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese or buttercream frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well blended.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Stir in the pumpkin puree until fully incorporated.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each muffin liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg