Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. Each cupcake features a moist pumpkin base that is expertly filled with rich salted caramel and crowned with a luscious cream cheese frosting, making them the perfect treat for any autumn gathering. Whether you’re celebrating Halloween, Thanksgiving, or simply enjoying a quiet evening at home, these delightful cupcakes offer a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will impress your family and friends. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup buttermilk
- Salted caramel sauce (for filling and drizzling)
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line cupcake pans with paper liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients: pumpkin purée, eggs, vanilla extract, oil, sugars, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, optionally fill cupcakes with salted caramel sauce and top 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: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg