What Kind Of Frosting Pairs Well With Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes?

I like frosting these pumpkin spice cupcakes with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting , but I also imagine that they would be delicious with a toasted marshmallow or caramel frosting. Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese 2 cups powdered sugar 1/8 cup whole milk cinnamon to garnish Directions: In a medium bowl or stand mixer, whip the cream cheese. Once smooth, add the powdered sugar and whip again until the ingredients are homogenous. Slowly add the milk until the frosting has reached the desired consistency. Place in a piping bag or in a medium-sized Ziploc bag with a corner cut off and frost each cupcake.

Can I Use Oil Instead Of Butter in the Cupcakes?

Yes, you can. Cupcakes made with butter taste better, but cakes and cupcakes made with oil tend to be \"fluffier\" and last longer. A good rule of thumb for replacing butter with oil is to use about three-quarters of the amount called for in the recipe.

Can I Use A Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend Instead Of The Listed Spices?

Absolutely! If you’re short on time, you can easily swap out the cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for a premade pumpkin pie spice blend. You’ll have less control over the individual flavors in your cupcakes, but they'll still be moist and delicious!

Can I Make These Pumpkin Cupcakes Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can make the cupcakes up to 1 to 2 months in advance and freeze them . Cool the baked cupcakes COMPLETELY. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in an air-tight container. When you’re ready to serve your pumpkin spice cupcakes, simply pull them out of the freezer and let them come to room temperature before frosting.

What Goes Well With Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes?

I love serving these pumpkin spice cupcakes after a cozy and fun fall meal, such as a hearty soup, stew, or pasta. To accompany these fragrant and flavorful pumpkin spice cupcakes, offer your guests a tall glass of ice-cold milk, whipped cream, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Alternatively, you can also serve these cupcakes alongside various other fall-flavored desserts to create a cozy holiday dessert bar! These pumpkin spice cupcakes would be excellent served alongside some pecan pie, caramel cheesecake, and warm apple cider!

The Best Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

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12 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup white granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree
2/3 cup whole milk
2 cups unbleached flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
¾ tsp ground ginger

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 Fahrenheit. In a large bowl with a hand mixer, or in a stand mixer, combine the softened butter and white sugar. Cream the ingredients together until they are smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla. Whisk the ingredients together until the eggs are fully incorporated into the batter.
Add the pumpkin puree and the whole milk and whisk until the pumpkin puree is evenly distributed throughout the batter. Once the ingredients are homogenous, Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and spices and mix until no pockets of flour remain.
Distribute the batter evenly among a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners. The batter should come just short of the top of each cupcake liner.
Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 Fahrenheit, or until a toothpick can be removed from the cupcakes cleanly.