Best 10 Pumpkin Cupcakes With Spiced Frosting Recipes

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From the golden hues of fall to the sweet and comforting flavors of pumpkin spice, pumpkin cupcakes with spiced frosting are a delightful treat that embody the essence of the season. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are packed with warm pumpkin flavor, while the spiced frosting adds a touch of zing and complexity. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will help you create these irresistibly delicious cupcakes that are sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPICED PUMPKIN CUPCAKES



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Mmm! Toasted and sugared nuts top cream cheese frosting on sweet and spicy pumpkin cupcakes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

Reynolds™ Baking Cups
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3 tablespoons sugar
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy cream cheese frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place Reynolds Baking Cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In heavy 8-inch nonstick skillet, cook pecans and 2 tablespoons of the sugar over low heat about 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted. Spoon and spread pecans onto sheet of waxed paper. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; toss.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs and pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups (about two-thirds full).
  • Bake 19 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Frost cupcakes with frosting. Sprinkle edge of frosted cupcakes with pecans; press lightly into frosting. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1 g

PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This is a wonderful recipe I discovered and changed a bit to suit my taste. I love the flavor of pumpkin and the cinnamon makes ordinary cream cheese frosting extra special. When I made a batch for my husband to take to work, he said they disappeared in record time. -Debbie Wiggins, Longmont, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup buttermilk
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add pumpkin. Combine flour, pie spice, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda and ginger; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla and cinnamon; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 233mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES



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This hearty pumpkin cupcake with a cinnamon-cream cheese frosting is good in the fall or any other time of the year.

Provided by Javaru

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup brown sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
¾ cup milk
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners. Sift together the flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, clove, allspice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; set aside.
  • Beat 1/2 cup of butter, the white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Stir in the milk and pumpkin puree after the last egg. Stir in the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed, about 25 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, make the frosting by beating the cream cheese and 1/4 butter with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Beat in the confectioners' sugar a little at a time until incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; beat until fluffy. Once the cupcakes are cool, frost with the cream cheese icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 41.6 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 220.1 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH SPICED FROSTING



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My aunt makes the most delicious pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving. But my kids prefer cupcakes for dessert, so I created these for all the youngsters at our holiday table! -Aimee Shugarman, Liberty Township, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup canned pumpkin
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
FROSTING:
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
1 cup whipped topping
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
36 pieces candy corn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Beat first six ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., Mix frosting, whipped topping and cinnamon. Pipe or spoon onto cupcakes; top with candy corn. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPICED PUMPKIN CUPCAKES



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Perfect for fall celebrations, bake sales or afterschool snacks, these pumpkin cupcakes are crowned with a cream cheese frosting that has a hint of spice.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (15 1/4 to 18 1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix
1 package (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
1 teaspoon McCormick® Cloves, Ground
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat all ingredients, except Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting, in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed just until moistened, scraping side of bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes or until well blended.
  • 2. Spoon batter into 24 lightly greased or paper-lined muffin cups, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  • 3. Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted into cupcake comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. Frost with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • Beat 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened, 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract, and 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cloves in large bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 1 box (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar until smooth.

PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH MAPLE FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
Maple Frosting (recipe follows)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped Heath bars, for serving (two 1.4-ounce bars)
6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the top of a muffin pan with vegetable oil and line it with 10 paper liners.
  • Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. In a larger bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar and the 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Add the flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared tins (I use a 2 1/4-inch ice cream scoop) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely, spread the cupcakes with the Maple Frosting and sprinkle with the chopped Heath bars.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese, butter, maple syrup and vanilla on medium-low speed until very smooth. With the mixer on low, slowly add the confectioners' sugar and mix until smooth.

FLUFFY PUMPKIN SPICED CUPCAKES



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Perfect for autumn, these moist and fluffy cupcakes are a must for any holiday gathering.

Provided by MarieLizette

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter-flavored shortening
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup whole milk
¼ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 cups cake flour
¼ cup dry buttermilk powder
¼ cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper muffin liners.
  • Beat the pumpkin puree, white sugar, brown sugar, shortening, butter, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs together in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk the cake flour, dry buttermilk powder, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in another bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until mixed. Pour batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated until the center of the cupcakes spring back when touched, about 30 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 42.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 257.9 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

PUMPKIN CUPCAKES



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Pumpkin's not just for pies. Mix up these cupcakes with canned pumpkin and lots of spice, then top them with tangy cream cheese frosting and the cutest mini marzipan pumpkins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cupcake Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield Makes 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
Cream Cheese Frosting
Marzipan Pumpkins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two cupcake pans with paper liners; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together both sugars, butter, eggs, and pumpkin puree. Add flour mixture and whisk until smooth.
  • Divide batter evenly among liners, filling each about halfway. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until tops spring back when lightly touched, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely. Decorate with cream cheese frosting and marzipan pumpkins.

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

SPICED PUMPKIN CUPCAKES



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This is my version of a recipe I found a couple of years ago. It is light and fluffy with rich, sweet and spicy flavour. I highly recommend using: Recipe #217417 for the Pumpkin Pie Spice but whatever recipe or store bought version you like will do. It is really important for the frosting that the cream cheese and butter be at room temperature. I recommend leaving them out over night or for at least 6 hours before making the frosting. This recipe also makes great mini-cupcakes. Just make sure to reduce the baking time slightly.

Provided by soursugar

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 cupcakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
125 g cream cheese, room temp
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp
1 pinch salt
2 1/4 cups icing sugar (or more as needed)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Line muffin pan with paper liners.
  • In a small bowl, mix together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil and eggs until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Slowly add flour mixture, beating until smooth.
  • Scoop batter into prepared muffin pan. Bake in preheated oven for 22-27 minutes or until tops of cupcakes spring back when lightly touched.
  • Let cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes.
  • Removes cupcakes from pan and let cool completely on rack.
  • To make frosting: In a bowl, using and electric mixer on low speed, beat together cream cheese, butter and salt until creamy.
  • Add sugar a little at a time, beating until combined.
  • Increase speed to high and beat until light and fluffy.
  • If you would like stiffer or sweeter frosting you can add more sugar at this stage 1/4 cup at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  • If you would like spicy frosting add the 1 teaspoon of pie spice to the mixture and beat just until evenly distributed. Optionally you can use it to dust the tops of the frosted cupcakes.
  • Pipe or spoon frosting onto completely cooled cupcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 260, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 50.1, Protein 3.6

Here are some tips for making the best pumpkin cupcakes with spiced frosting:

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree. This will give your cupcakes the best flavor and texture. You can make your own pumpkin puree by roasting a pumpkin and then pureeing it, or you can buy it canned.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cupcakes tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cupcakes at the right temperature. The cupcakes should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a good quality cream cheese. This will give your frosting a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Don't overbeat the frosting. Overbeating can make the frosting grainy. Beat the frosting just until it is smooth and creamy.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin cupcakes with spiced frosting are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for fall. With these tips, you can easily make the best pumpkin cupcakes you've ever had.

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