Halloween Pumpkin Cupcakes
Halloween Pumpkin Cupcakes are the perfect treat to celebrate the spooky season! These moist and flavorful cupcakes are infused with warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, making them an ideal addition to any Halloween gathering or festive fall occasion. With a delightful cream cheese frosting and playful decorations like mini chocolate chips and colorful sprinkles, these cupcakes will surely impress both kids and adults alike. Easy to make and customizable, they capture the essence of autumn in every bite, ensuring your celebrations are filled with smiles and joy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring (optional, for festive look)
- Mini chocolate chips or candy eyes (for spooky faces)
- Green candy melts or green licorice (for pumpkin stems/vines)
- Halloween sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Optionally tint with orange food coloring.
- Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg
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