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Perfect Pumpkin Cupcakes
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5 from 8 votes

Perfect Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

Moist, tender and full of fall spices, these classic pumpkin cupcakes are great all fall long! They're also topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting that is thick.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time33 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), room temperature
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup solid-packed pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), room temperature
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature for 30 minutes
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line one regular size muffin tin with liners, set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter, oil, and sugars for 2-3 minutes or until light and creamy. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla, then with mixing speed on low, add one egg at a time, mixing until incorporated.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. With mixing speed on low, gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Remove bowl from stand and fill each liner ¾ of the way full. Place in oven and bake for 18-22 minutes or until the tops are lightly browned and spring back when touched. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely (about 30 minutes).

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Using the paddle attachment cream the butter, vanilla and salt for 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. With mixing speed on low gradually add the powdered sugar, beat until it forms a thick paste. Add cream cheese and mix on the lowest speed possible for 1½ minutes, then STOP! Place in refrigerator to chill for at least 15 minutes or until cupcakes have completely cooled. Allow to stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before placing in a bag to pipe on cupcakes.

Notes

-Cupcakes should be kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days and served at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 12serving | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 3825IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1mg