Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Pumpkin Caramel Cupcakes, a perfect treat for any occasion. These moist and tender cupcakes blend the warm spices of pumpkin with a rich caramel topping, creating an irresistible flavor combination that’s ideal for fall celebrations or simply satisfying your sweet cravings. Their gorgeous presentation topped with gooey caramel makes them not only delicious but also visually appealing, ensuring they will impress your friends and family. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1/4 cup butter substitute (like plant-based margarine)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each muffin liner two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the caramel topping, combine brown sugar, coconut cream, and butter substitute in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted and smooth; remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, drizzle the caramel topping generously over each cupcake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg