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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

5 from 2 votes
These pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are an easy cake mix recipe with delicious pumpkin flavor and a fluffy cream cheese frosting.
Serving24 cupcakes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 1 package spice cake mix
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs

Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 package, softened to room temperature
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 Tablespoons sour cream
  • 6 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

Instructions

Cupcakes

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and line a muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Mix together cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil and eggs until well combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared cups, filling ⅔ full.
  • Bake for 18-23 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely.

Frosting

  • In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla and sour cream until fluffy.
  • Beat in powdered sugar until smooth. 
  • Spread it on top of the cupcakes by hand or with a piping bag and sprinkle a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg or your favorite warm spices.

Notes

Add your own little twist to these cupcakes with the following topping options: candy corn, sprinkles, or cinnamon. Drizzle on some caramel sauce. You can also impress your guests by topping with Edible Fall Leaves. Halloween cupcake liners are very popular in our family, and great for parties.

Nutrition

Calories: 196 kcal · Carbohydrates: 32 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 7 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 31 mg · Sodium: 72 mg · Potassium: 71 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 31 g · Vitamin A: 2905 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 24 mg · Iron: 1 mg
Cuisine: American
Cost: $10
Author: Steph Loaiza
Course: Dessert