Description
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cupcakes are the perfect autumn treat, combining the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Each bite offers a delightful taste of fall, making them a hit at holiday gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. These cupcakes are easy to make, visually appealing, and sure to bring smiles to your loved ones’ faces. Indulge in the festive flavors of Thanksgiving with these deliciously spiced treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg