Description
Delicious Thanksgiving themed cupcakes perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- Decorative toppings (e.g., candy corn, fall sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Mix in pumpkin spice until well combined.
- Pour batter into cupcake liners, filling them 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and add decorative toppings.
Notes
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for better flavor.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: thanksgiving themed cupcakes, holiday cupcakes, pumpkin cupcakes, festive desserts