Description
Pumpkin Patch Explosion Cupcakes are the perfect autumn indulgence that captures the essence of fall in every delicious bite. These moist pumpkin spice cupcakes, filled with creamy goodness, are topped with fluffy frosting that’s as delightful as a brisk autumn day. Ideal for Halloween parties or Thanksgiving gatherings, they promise a burst of flavor that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; spoon batter into liners about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until creamy. Create a small hole in each cupcake and fill it with the cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg