These pumpkin spice cupcakes are a delightful addition to your fall baking repertoire. Perfect for Thanksgiving treats, they combine the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices, making them an ideal choice for sweet recipes during the season.
Topped with a rich maple frosting, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making them a fantastic option for Thanksgiving desserts.
Delicious Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Frosting
These cupcakes feature a moist pumpkin base infused with warm spices, topped with a creamy maple frosting that adds a perfect sweetness. The recipe yields about 12 cupcakes and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish.
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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt
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 flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 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 two-thirds full.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Maple Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the maple frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious pumpkin spice cupcakes as a perfect fall treat!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
