The Best Pumpkin Cupcakes: Easy, Delicious Treats for Fall
The Best Pumpkin Cupcakes are the ultimate fall treat, combining rich pumpkin flavor with a light, fluffy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra touch, frost with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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