Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. These moist and spiced cupcakes are filled with a luscious surprise of salted caramel sauce, making each bite an irresistible treat. Topped with creamy and rich salted caramel cream cheese frosting, they are perfect for any occasion—from Halloween parties to Thanksgiving gatherings or simply enjoying a cozy afternoon at home. With easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can whip up this delicious dessert that impresses visually and tantalizes the taste buds. Bring warmth to your table this season with these delightful cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- Salted caramel sauce (for filling)
- Salted caramel cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare homemade salted caramel sauce and let it cool.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- Sift together flour, pumpkin spice, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, eggs, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, both sugars, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Fill liners about two-thirds full and bake for 16-18 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes on a wire rack completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg