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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting


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  • Author: Grace
  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 16 cupcakes 1x

Description

Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are infused with warm pumpkin spice and a rich salted caramel filling, topped off with a luscious cream cheese frosting that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for autumn festivities, gatherings, or just a cozy day at home, these cupcakes are sure to impress. With their beautiful presentation and decadent flavor, they make an irresistible treat for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Salted caramel sauce (for filling)
  • Salted caramel cream cheese frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, pumpkin spice, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, eggs, sugars, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined.
  5. Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool before optionally filling them with salted caramel sauce and frosting them with cream cheese frosting.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
  • Calories: 267
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 125mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg