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Moist pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese frosting chopped walnuts and cinnamon

Moist & Flavorful: The Best Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in these easy, moist, and perfectly spiced pumpkin cupcakes, topped with velvety cream cheese frosting. A fall favorite! These cupcakes are a classic fall treat that everyone will love. With their tender crumb and rich pumpkin flavor, they're perfect for bake sales, parties, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee on a crisp autumn afternoon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Muffin liners
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract.
Step 2: Combining Ingredients
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined and no dry spots remain. Be careful not to overmix.
  2. Fold in any desired add-ins, such as chocolate chips or nuts.
Step 3: Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 0.667 full.
  2. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Frosting
  1. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, prepare your favorite cream cheese frosting recipe. Spread or pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.
  2. Tips for Success: Ensure your cupcakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting. For a smooth, professional look, use a piping bag and tip.

Notes

For extra moist cupcakes, use a combination of oil and applesauce. For a stronger pumpkin flavor, use pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices.