Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Total Time
30 mins
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
24 cupcakes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup extra light olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 12 oz cream cheese, (1 1/2 packages), room temperature
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (12 Tbsp)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line a 24-count muffin pan with 24 cupcake liners.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and 1/2 tsp salt.
Step 3
In a second medium mixing bowl, combine wet ingredients: 15 oz pumpkin puree, 1 cup oil, 3 large eggs. Whisk until well combined and all oil is fully blended in and no longer visible.
Step 4
Combine wet and dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Divide evenly between 24 liners, filling each 2/3 full. Bake at 350˚F for 20-22 min or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes rest in pan for 10 min then transfer to wire rack and cool to room temperature before frosting.
Step 5
Combine all frosting in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Beat on medium/low speed until powdered sugar is incorporated. Scrape down the bowl with a spatula and beat on high speed for 4 min or until fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed. Transfer to a large pastry bag fitted with a large open star tip (Wilton 1M) and pipe over cupcakes. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. Serve cold, or remove 30 minutes before serving for room temperature cupcakes.
Recipe updated in 2024 to add pumpkin spice which gives the cupcakes a more pronounced spiced flavor.
