Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with luscious Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. Each bite reveals a soft, moist cupcake infused with pumpkin spice and rich salted caramel, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or simply as an everyday dessert, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also visually stunning with their creamy swirls of frosting and delightful caramel drizzle. Impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings with this easy-to-follow recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting (homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full and bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg