The Best Pumpkin Cupcakes: Easy, Moist Treats for Fall Lovers
Delight in the flavors of fall with these easy and moist pumpkin cupcakes, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before frosting as desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts into the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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