Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes Recipe

These Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining the flavors of pumpkin pie with the convenience of cupcakes. Perfect for fall gatherings or any occasion, these treats are sure to impress your guests.

The recipe is straightforward and incorporates simple ingredients to create a moist cupcake topped with creamy pumpkin pie filling. Ideal for those looking for a unique dessert recipe.

Delicious Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a spiced pumpkin cake base topped with a rich and creamy pumpkin pie filling, making them a perfect dessert recipe for any fall celebration. The recipe yields about 12 cupcakes and takes approximately 1 hour to prepare and bake.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin pie filling (for topping)
Whipped cream (for garnish, optional)
Ground cinnamon (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Top with Filling: Once cooled, pipe or spoon the pumpkin pie filling on top of each cupcake.
Garnish: Optionally, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon before serving.