Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill the lined muffin tins about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- For added texture, consider incorporating chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the batter.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Experiment with spices like ground cloves or ginger for unique flavor enhancements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg