Description

Indulge in the ultimate fall delight with these Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. Bursting with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices, these moist cupcakes are filled with rich salted caramel sauce and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any autumn celebration or cozy gathering, they combine sweet and savory elements that will have everyone reaching for seconds. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even beginner bakers can create this irresistible treat that not only looks stunning but tastes heavenly. Elevate your dessert game this season with these charming cupcakes, sure to impress at any festive occasion.

Ingredients

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1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 and ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup canned pumpkin purée
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 recipe Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
1 recipe Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and buttermilk until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full and bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 210
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 160mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg