Decadent Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

Cupcake Base:

- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Frosting:

- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and pumpkin spice mix. Set aside.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter and eggs until smooth. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.

4. Make the Batter:
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and well combined.

5. Bake the Cupcakes:
Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. Pour the batter evenly into each liner, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

6. Cool the Cupcakes:
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Make the Frosting:
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until well combined and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract.

8. Frost the Cupcakes:
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, use a piping bag or a spoon to generously frost each cupcake with the cream cheese frosting.

9. Serve:
Enjoy these cupcakes as a delightful dessert or a sweet snack with a warm beverage.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT22M
22 minutes

Total Time

PT42M
42 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Desserts, Holiday Baking, Spiced Cupcakes, Oven Baking, Seasonal Desserts, Gourmet Cupcakes, Autumn Recipes, Sweet Treats

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 1600 calories for the entire batch

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