Pumpkin Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
Moist and spiced pumpkin cupcakes topped with a rich caramel cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in caramel sauce and vanilla, then gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and drizzle with extra caramel if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 42g
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 4g
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