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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Close-up of a tall, domed pumpkin spice cupcake topped with swirls of creamy frosting.
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Moist pumpkin spice cupcakes with a balanced spice flavor, topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for fall parties and Thanksgiving.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.25 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until combined. Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of milk. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy, adding more milk a teaspoon at a time if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  10. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • For taller domes, ensure you don’t overfill the liners and consider slightly increasing the baking time.
  • To scale for bake sales, double or triple the recipe as needed.
  • Ensure all ingredients for the frosting are at room temperature for the smoothest texture.

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