Delicious Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These pumpkin spice cupcakes are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of fall. With a warm blend of spices and the rich flavor of pumpkin, this pumpkin spice recipe is sure to bring joy to your baking routine.

The recipe is simple and ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy gathering or a festive celebration. You’ll love how easy it is to whip up these delicious pumpkin spice cupcakes!

Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Recipe

These pumpkin spice cupcakes are moist and flavorful, topped with a creamy frosting that complements the spices beautifully. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 cupcakes.

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
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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 cream cheese frosting for topping

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Frost: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled, top with cream cheese frosting.