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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

By Lauren Allen on September 7, 2019, Updated November 5, 2019

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Super light and moist Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and a pumpkin candy, for a fun and easy fall dessert!

There’s nothing that brings the Fall spirit quite like pumpkin recipes.  I make it a goal to make as many pumpkin-filled things as I can during the fall.  Some of my go-to’s include: Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Frosting, Skinny Pumpkin Muffins, and a Classic Pumpkin Roll.

Pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and a candy pumpkin on top.

Pumpkin Cupcakes

I am one of those crazy people that enjoys pumpkin baked goods all year long! Between these Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Frosting, my favorite Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, and these Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting I feel like I don’t need any other treats to be completely satisfied for the rest of my life!

These cupcakes are soo moist, light and fluffy, and the cinnamon cream cheese frosting—well, do I even need to say why THAT is amazing?

I’ll just say, it really does taste as good as it sounds! If you have people in your life that you love, you should make these for them. I think that should apply to everyone. So make them! You’ll be making the world a better place!

6 easy steps to Pumpkin Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting:

  • Wet ingredients: Combine the pumpkin puree, sugars, oil vanilla and eggs.
  • Dry ingredients: Combine the flour, spices, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • Combine: Pour mixture over wet ingredients and stir, just until moist.

Three process photo for making pumpkin cupcake batter in a bowl and then the batter in a muffin tin ready to bake.

  • Pour into lined muffin tins: Scoop the batter evenly into prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake: Bake at 350º F for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  • Top with Cream Cheese Frosting!

Overhead view of a muffin tin with baked pumpkin cupcakes next to another photo of cream cheese frosting in a mixing bowl.

 

Freeze, Store, and Make-Ahead:

Store: Store pumpkin cupcakes covered, in the refrigerator for 2-3 days after baking.

Make-Ahead: These pumpkin cupcakes can be made up to 2 day in advance and stored (covered) in the refrigerator.

Freeze: Frosted and unfrosted cupcakes can be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months.

A white plate with frosted pumpkin cupcakes on it.

SOME OF MY FAVORITE PUMPKIN RECIPES INCLUDE:
  • Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Cream Syrup
  • Classic Pumpkin Roll
  • Pumpkin Cookies with Caramel Frosting
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
  • Pumpkin Bread

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Pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and a candy pumpkin on top.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Super light and moist Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting and a pumpkin candy, for a fun and easy fall dessert!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 388kcal
Author: Lauren Allen

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar , packed
  • 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

For the frosting

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
  • 2-3 cups powdered sugar (depending on the frosting consistency you want)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 12 Pumpkin candies , optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, oil and vanilla.
  • In separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.
  • Add dry ingredients to bowl with the pumpkin mixture and stir to combine.
  • Scoop the batter evenly into prepared muffin tin. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove cupcakes to a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting:

  • Beat butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla and cinnamon. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until you reach the desired frosting stiffness that you want. Mix for 2 more minutes.
  • Frost the cupcakes and garnish with pumpkin candy, if desired.

Notes

Store: Store pumpkin cupcakes covered, in the refrigerator for 2-3 days after baking.
Make-Ahead: These pumpkin cupcakes can be made up to 2 day in advance and stored (covered) in the refrigerator.
Freeze: Frosted and unfrosted cupcakes can be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months.
 
 
Adapted from Damn Delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 3600IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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I originally shared this recipe September 2014. Updated September 2019. 

 

 

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Comments

  1. Aimee @ like mother like daughter says

    September 19, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Mmm these cupcakes look dreamy! And I want to eat that frosting by the spoonful!

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      September 19, 2014 at 11:26 am

      Thanks Aimee 🙂 The frosting is killer!

      Reply
  2. Jessica H says

    September 19, 2014 at 9:18 am

    These look amazing! I am loving all the fall foods lately!

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      September 19, 2014 at 11:27 am

      Thanks Jessica! Fall is the best time of year for yummy foods like this!!!

      Reply
  3. Annette Belnap says

    September 19, 2014 at 10:08 am

    These look perfect! Pinning!

    Reply
  4. Ashlee says

    September 21, 2014 at 2:10 am

    this sounds amazing!!! and the cinnamon cream cheese frosting is so pretty

    Reply
  5. Kaitlyn says

    November 15, 2016 at 11:30 am

    These cupcakes look and sound amazing! Nothing says Fall like pumpkin spice baked goods!

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      November 15, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      Thanks Kaitlyn, I’d love to hear how you like them!

      Reply
  6. Tammy C. says

    September 19, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    I made these cupcakes, followed the recipe to the letter, and OMGOODNESS!! DELICIOUS!! The cream cheese frosting is the perfect touch! Although I did eat one cupcake without the frosting! My family loved these! Than you for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  7. Julia says

    October 5, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    Just made these! They rose PERFECTLY AND ALL THE SAME SIZE!! They are cooling right now but the batter tasted amazing! Can’t wait to decorate and eat! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      October 5, 2018 at 6:42 pm

      Thanks Julia! Hope you enjoy them 🙂

      Reply
  8. Karen Willette-Wable says

    September 17, 2019 at 11:07 am

    can I just use pumpkin spice

    Reply
    • Lauren Allen says

      September 17, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      Yes, you can.

      Reply
  9. Heidi says

    October 23, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    5 stars
    DELICIOUS!!! As always, thank you for sharing! I LOVE your website!!

    Reply
  10. Arlene says

    December 4, 2019 at 12:32 am

    Horrible!! They’re thick and sticky!! The cup liner paper sticks to the cupcakes!! I followed the recipe! Do not understand how they could turn out the way they have!

    I’m disappointed!

    Reply

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