Pumpkin Cupcakes aren't always the first thought for a Thanksgiving dessert, but I must say I'm convinced they can be an easy way to go. First off, they are a crowd pleaser for both kids and adults alike and second of all there is not slicing involved, just bring to the table and serve!
Sprinkled with nutmeg and topped with a pecan, they are a festive and flavorful bite!
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This recipe uses pumpkin pie spice. If you live outside the U.S. and can't find this jarred spice blend, not to worry you can make your own.
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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Cupcakes aren't always the first thought for a Thanksgiving dessert, but I must say I'm convinced they can be an easy way to go. First off, they are a crowd pleaser for both kids and adults alike and second of all there is not slicing involved, just bring to the table and serve!
Ingredients
FOR CUPCAKES:
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup (150 g) sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) pure pumpkin puree
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) canola or vegetable oil
- 4 tablespoon (60 ml) melted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml) of water
- 1 ⅓ cup (160 g) of all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) pumpkin pie spice
FOR FROSTING:
- 1 8oz (230 g) package cream cheese
- ½ cup (50 g) of powdered sugar(or confectioner’s sugar or icing sugar)
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla
- grated nutmeg to taste
- 12 whole pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C)
- In a large bowl combine eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree, oil butter and water. Whisk to combine.
- In a smaller bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk to combine.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to your wet ingredients, in thirds, whisking gently until combined.
- Line a muffin tin with baking papers. Fill muffin papers ¾ of the way full with an ice cream scoop.
- Bake 18-20 mins until a tooth pick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until combined. Add the heavy cream and beat on high until nicely whipped, then add vanilla, whip until combined.
- Transfer frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe out a nice swirl of frosting. Dust with nutmeg, top with pecan. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 183Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g
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