Embrace the warm, cozy flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with a luscious Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting. These cupcakes are moist, tender, and infused with the perfect blend of pumpkin spice, making them the ultimate autumn treat. The cinnamon cream cheese frosting adds a creamy, tangy sweetness that complements the spiced pumpkin cupcakes beautifully.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Cupcakes:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1/2 cup whole milk or buttermilk, room temperature
For the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1-2 tbsp heavy cream (optional, for thinning the frosting)
For Garnish (Optional):
- A sprinkle of ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Mini pumpkin candies or cinnamon sticks