Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Cream Frosting

Pumpkin Spice makes everything nice is so true when it comes to these ridiculously flavorful cupcakes. Nothing better than a homemade baked treat filling your senses with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, the warm flavors of fall. Take it one step further and top these sweet delights with a luscious maple cream cheese frosting. If you're ready to impress your tastebuds, make a batch of these Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes today. 

We are enjoying quite a few batches of my pecan pumpkin pie bars. These pumpkin spice cupcakes have become a fast favorite of the

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Ingredients

• unsalted butter - adds moisture to the cupcakes.
• brown sugar - adds sweetness. 
• white sugar - more sweetener to the cupcake.
• eggs - bind the cupcakes.
• vanilla extract - gives another level of flavor. 
• pumpkin puree- these are pumpkin cupcakes so they need pumpkin puree.
• buttermilk - enables the cupcake batter to be tender.
• cake flour - makes these cupcakes light and fluffy. 
• baking soda - gives a little tartness to balance the sweetness. 
• baking powder - leavening to the batter
• salt - enhances the flavor. 
• cinnamon - the spices complement the pumpkin
• nutmeg 
• allspice

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes FAQs 

Can I freeze pumpkin spice cupcakes?

Unfrosted cupcakes can be frozen for up 3 weeks ahead s long as they are in freezer-safe bags. 

How do I store pumpkin spice cupcakes?

Once the cupcakes are frosted, keep in the fridge. 

What can I use if I don't have cake flour?

The best solution would be to measure out 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Then remove 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Place it back in your flour canister.  Lastly, replace the removed all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.

I do not have buttermilk, what can I use?

I use buttermilk a lot, case in point, my Irish Soda Bread, so we always have it available. If you do not, for every cup of buttermilk, use 1 cup milk with 1 Tablespoon vinegar.

The recipe uses Neufchatel cheese, can I use regular cream cheese for the frosting?

I use lower-fat cream cheese or Neufchatel to cut calories. Feel free to use full-fat cream cheese, it will work well to make the frosting.

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• cupcake tin - These are the muffin tins I have used for as long as I can remember. They are durable and work well.
• cupcake holder/transporter - Love this holder. Sturdy and a good transporter for cupcakes.

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Looking for some more pumpkin recipes, Pumpkin Butter is awesome on toast and in coffee. For something savory, pumpkin mac and cheese is always a hit. Another favorite is turkey pumpkin chili, an easy one-pot dinner. 

Pumpkin Creme Brulee is a delicious and easy dessert.

How to Make Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cupcake liners into tins.
2. Sift dry ingredients together. Set aside.
3. Cream butter and brown sugar.
4. Add in eggs and vanilla.
5. Mix in pumpkin puree.
6. Slowly blend half of the flour mixture.
7. Then add in the buttermilk. 
8. Repeat. Once blended, pour batter into cupcakes liners. 
9. Bake about 15-20 minutes.

How to make Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Mix cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Blend in and mix well maple syrup an confectioners sugar. 
3. Frost cupcakes.

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