Description
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Cupcakes are a festive delight that encapsulates the flavors of autumn. Each bite features spiced pumpkin goodness topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings. Their enticing aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg fills your kitchen, creating a warm atmosphere that promises smiles all around. These easy-to-make treats are sure to become a favorite, bringing joy to your Thanksgiving table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Milk (for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined.
- Fill muffin tin cups two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg