Best 4 Autumn Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipes

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As the season of golden leaves and cozy sweaters arrives, it's time to indulge in the flavors of autumn with a delightful treat - autumn pumpkin cupcakes. These cupcakes are an embodiment of the season's essence, capturing the warm hues of fall and the comforting aroma of pumpkin spice. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack to enjoy with friends or a festive addition to your holiday gatherings, embarking on a culinary journey to find the best recipe for autumn pumpkin cupcakes is sure to bring joy and satisfaction.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

HARVEST PUMPKIN CUPCAKES



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Rich and spicy pumpkin cupcakes with orange cream cheese frosting!

Provided by ARGO®, KARO® and FLEISCHMANN'S®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 1h20m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 eggs, slightly beaten
¾ cup Mazola® Vegetable Plus! Oil
2 cups sugar
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup Argo® OR Kingsford's® Corn Starch
4 teaspoons Spice Islands® Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 teaspoons Argo® Baking Powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter OR margarine, softened
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 teaspoons Spice Islands® 100% Pure Bourbon Vanilla Extract
1 ½ teaspoons freshly grated orange peel
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • To make cupcakes: Blend the eggs, oil, sugar, and pumpkin in a large mixing bowl; set aside. Stir together dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and beat until well blended. POUR into lined muffin tins. Fill about 2/3 full. Bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for 30 minutes or until center springs back when touched. Cool 30 minutes. Spread with frosting.
  • To make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 33.8 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

AUTUMN PUMPKIN CUPCAKES



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These little pumpkin cupcakes are capped with cream cheese frosting and drizzled with a homemade salted caramel sauce. I like to make the caramel sauce in advance and keep it in the fridge till dessert. -Wendy Rusch, Trego, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
4 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. In a large bowl, beat sugar, pumpkin, eggs, oil and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, pie spice, salt and baking powder; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., For sauce, in a small heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream, butter and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cupcakes; drizzle with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AUTUMN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH PUMPKIN-SPICE FROSTING



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This is an easy, festive recipe for autumn. I made this recipe with our nursing home residents in celebration of our October birthdays. They really enjoyed the aroma of the baking cupcakes and frosting them. We inserted pretzel sticks into the center of each orange-colored frosted cupcake to make them look like little pumpkins. What fun we had! This would also be a fun children's project. Enjoy! (Note: preparation time does not include time for cupcakes to cool.)

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 ounce) box spice cake mix (I use Duncan Hines)
1 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin, pureed (I use Libby's Pumpkin Filling)
3 eggs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
4 tablespoons pumpkin puree (I use Libby's Pumpkin Filling)
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 -4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon orange food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Cupcakes:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Sift cake mix into a medium mixing bowl until all lumps are removed. Then add water, pumpkin and eggs and thoroughly combine with a hand-held mixer.
  • Spoon batter into muffin pan cups lined with paper liners, filling each cup 1/3-full.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of thickest cupcake comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool on a wire rack for one hour.
  • Frosting:.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine butter, pumpkin, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
  • Add powdered sugar one cup at a time, blending with a hand-held mixer and scraping sides of bowl with a rubber spatula until a smooth and spreadable texture is met. (Note: You may use less or more powdered sugar per your preference. If frosting becomes too thick, thin with milk one drop at a time.).
  • If desired, add food coloring for an extra festive orange color.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 163.3, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 24.9, Protein 2

PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES



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Rustle up a batch of these moreish pumpkin spice cupcakes as a treat in the autumn. Top with cream cheese icing and dust with extra pumpkin spice

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

140g butter, softened
120g golden caster sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
140g self-raising flour
2 tbsp pumpkin spice mixture or you can make your own (see 'goes well with')
2-3 tbsp milk, plus extra for the icing if needed
100g unsalted butter, softened
100g icing sugar, sieved
½ tbsp pumpkin spice mixture
200g full-fat soft cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with cupcake cases. Beat the butter and sugar together using an electric whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy, scraping down the edges to combine. Gradually beat in the eggs and vanilla.
  • Fold in the flour and pumpkin spice, followed by the milk, and combine until you have a smooth batter. Using a tablespoon, divide the mixture between the cupcake cases, around two-thirds full. Bake for 12-15 mins - they should be firm to the touch and slightly golden brown. Cool in the tin for 5 mins, then lift them out gently onto a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the cream cheese icing. Using a stand mixer or electric whisk, beat the butter, icing sugar and pumpkin spice mix together until it turns smooth and pale, about 1-2 mins. Add the soft cheese and whisk for a further 3-4 mins until it thickens - it will turn runny and then thicken up again.
  • You can either put the icing into a piping bag and pipe it in a circle on top of the cooled cupcakes, or spoon it on top of the cupcakes and swirl it with the back of a spoon. Dust with extra pumpkin spice, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.61 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin purée: This will give your cupcakes the best flavor and texture. You can make your own pumpkin purée by roasting a pumpkin and then blending it until smooth, or you can buy it canned.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixed batter can make your cupcakes tough. Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined.
  • Use a cupcake liner: This will help the cupcakes keep their shape and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cupcakes are cooked through.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them: This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Get creative with your frosting: You can use a variety of different frostings to top your cupcakes, such as cream cheese frosting, buttercream frosting, or whipped cream.
  • Decorate your cupcakes: You can use sprinkles, candy, or other decorations to make your cupcakes look special.

Conclusion:

These autumn pumpkin cupcakes are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these cupcakes a try!

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