Description
Halloween Pumpkin Cupcakes are the quintessential treat for the spooky season, combining moist pumpkin spice cake with creamy frosting to create a delightful dessert that will win over both kids and adults. These cupcakes feature a tender crumb infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg, making them perfect for Halloween parties, autumn gatherings, or cozy evenings at home. Their bright orange hue and festive decorations are sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool before frosting with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (approximately 68g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg