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Pumpkin Cupcakes
This recipe for pumpkin spice cupcakes yields perfectly moist pumpkin desserts that pair well with a wide variety of delicious frostings and other toppings!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
24
cupcakes
Calories:
279
kcal
Author:
Stefani
Ingredients
3
cups
all-purpose flour
2
teaspoon
baking soda
1
teaspoon
salt
1
tablespoon
pumpkin pie spice
3
cup
sugar
15
ounces
pumpkin puree
a heaping 1 1/2 cups
4
large eggs
1
cup
vegetable oil
1/2
cup
dark rum
apple cider works as a substitute for the rum
1/2
cup
maple syrup
pumpkin frosting
optional
apple butter caramel frosting
optional
vanilla frosting
optional
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, pumpkin puree, and eggs. Beat until smooth.
Mix in the oil, rum, and maple syrup. Beat until smooth.
Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full.
Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Once cool, frost with the frosting of your choice!
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Notes
To make homemade pumpkin puree:
Start with pie pumpkins.
A 2 pound pumpkin will yield enough puree for the cupcakes.
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Slice the pumpkins in half
, vertically through the stem, and scoop out the seeds and strings.
Place halves, cut-side down, onto a baking sheet
lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Roast, uncovered, for 40-60 minutes
, or until tender.
Puree
with a blender or immersion blender.
Drain off any liquid
using a cheesecloth.
To make homemade pumpkin pie spice, use a blend of:
2 teaspoons ground
cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground
ginger
1 teaspoon ground
nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground
allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground
cloves
Nutrition
Calories:
279
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
43
g
|
Protein:
3
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
8
g
|
Cholesterol:
27
mg
|
Sodium:
201
mg
|
Potassium:
80
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
30
g
|
Vitamin A:
2797
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
20
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg