{"id":997,"date":"2024-07-25T11:03:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T03:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/pumpkin-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T14:42:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T06:42:09","slug":"pumpkin-cupcakes-with-cream-cheese-frosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/?p=997","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\"><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-before-post\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5230\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20453%20680'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"These cupcakes are insanely delicious and easy to make!  They're a huge hit at any Halloween party or fall gathering.  Definitely a MUST HAVE in your recipe book!\" width=\"453\" height=\"680\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/edited-1558.jpg 453w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/edited-1558-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/edited-1558-400x600.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/edited-1558.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Today I\u2019m going to share the recipe for these amazing pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. \u00a0They are so moist and delicious and they just scream fall. \u00a0They are also easy to make and the candy pumpkins on top are a quick and easy decoration. \u00a0This recipe was adapted from <strong>pumpkin cake with caramel cream cheese frosting\u00a0<\/strong>from Food and Wine magazine. \u00a0The cream cheese frosting is a recipe that I made up and have been using for years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pumpkin Cupcakes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/p>\n<p>2 1\/4 tsp baking powder<\/p>\n<p>1 tsp salt<\/p>\n<p>1 tsp cinnamon<\/p>\n<p>1 tsp ground ginger<\/p>\n<p>3\/4 tsp baking soda<\/p>\n<p>1\/4 tsp ground cloves<\/p>\n<p>1 1\/4 cups packed brown sugar<\/p>\n<p>4 large eggs<\/p>\n<p>3\/4 cup canola oil<\/p>\n<p>1 \u2013 15 oz. can pumpkin puree<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 cup whole milk<\/p>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. \u00a0Line muffin tins with cupcake liners. \u00a0In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda, and cloves.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<p>In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the brown sugar and eggs at medium speed until fluffy, about 3 minutes. \u00a0Beat in the oil and pumpkin puree and mix until combined. \u00a0Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk in two batches, beating well and scraping the sides of the bowl.<\/p>\n<p>Fill cupcake liners 2\/3 full (I use a 1\/4 cup ice cream scoop) and bake for about 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. \u00a0Let cool and then frost with cream cheese frosting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cream Cheese Frosting<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 stick unsalted butter, softened<\/p>\n<p>4 oz. cream cheese, softened<\/p>\n<p>1 pound powdered sugar<\/p>\n<p>2-3 tbsp milk<\/p>\n<p>Candy pumpkins (optional)<\/p>\n<p>In your mixer, combine the butter and cream cheese. \u00a0Gradually add the powdered sugar, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl. \u00a0Add milk 1 tbsp at a time in between adding the powdered sugar. \u00a0Once at desired consistency, beat for a few extra seconds until frosting is smooth. \u00a0Frost cupcakes immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 week. \u00a0Top cupcakes with candy pumpkins and enjoy!<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll share a secret with you. \u00a0These cupcakes are absolutely amazing straight from the fridge with a cup of coffee in the morning:)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5229\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20680%20453'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"These cupcakes are insanely delicious and easy to make!  They're a huge hit at any Halloween party or fall gathering.  Definitely a MUST HAVE in your recipe book!\" width=\"680\" height=\"453\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/edited-1551.jpg 680w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/edited-1551-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/edited-1551-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/edited-1551-400x266.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/edited-1551.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Give these cupcakes a try this weekend or for your next Halloween party. \u00a0I promise you won\u2019t be disappointed and you will be everyone\u2019s favorite person! \u00a0I\u2019d love it if you comment and pin this post. \u00a0Thanks!<\/p>\n<p>~Katie<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-after-post\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 Today I\u2019m going to share the recipe for these amazing pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. \u00a0They<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":998,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[24],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/997"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=997"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/997\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1000,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/997\/revisions\/1000"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}