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Delicious pumpkin cupcakes topped with salted caramel cream cheese frosting, decorated with caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

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Experience the perfect fall indulgence with these Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. Moist pumpkin cake combined with rich, salty caramel frosting creates a delicious seasonal treat that’s ideal for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings. These homemade cupcakes offer a harmonious blend of warm spices, sweet pumpkin flavor, and decadent salted caramel frosting, making them a standout dessert for autumn celebrations.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, combine sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing gently but thoroughly.
  5. Stir in the canned pumpkin puree until the batter is homogeneous and smooth.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep cupcakes moist and tender.
  • Use high-quality caramel sauce for best flavor in the frosting.
  • Refrigerate cupcakes if not serving immediately to maintain freshness.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 300 Kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg