Cakes & CupcakesNo. 5738 · The 2026 edition
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Create a spooky sweet treat with these festive pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy frosting.
Our own summary of the original by Marina Delio — the full post and photos live at yummymummykitchen.com.
These pumpkin cupcakes are a delightful twist on classic fall flavors. With a fluffy cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, they're perfect for any Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until there are no visible lumps.
- Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until creamy.
- Pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and top with a fondant pumpkin or sprinkles.
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