Description
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon, creating a moist and fluffy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for the cinnamon swirl.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring gently.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of batter into each cupcake liner, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, and add another tablespoon of batter on top.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk to reach desired consistency.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
Notes
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze without frosting for up to 3 months.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and butter with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Cinnamon, Cupcakes, Fall, Dessert