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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

November 12, 2014 By Alli 4 Comments

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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting



Is Thanksgiving really only two weeks away? November is flying! It’s officially time to get the Thanksgiving menu plan in the works. And today I’ve got the perfect non-pie dessert option for all the non-pie eaters celebrating Thanksgiving with you this year! (Scroll to the bottom of this post for even MORE Thanksgiving menu ideas!)

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese FrostingThese pumpkin cupcakes are divine. If you like pumpkin, this cupcake was made for you. They’re so moist and pair amazingly with that maple cream cheese frosting. This is a perfect non-pie dessert option! Autumn in a cupcake for sure.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese FrostingThanksgiving is definitely the holiday of pies, but it’s so nice to have something not pie to eat after dinner. These cupcakes are a great option and they come together easily. You can even make them a day in advance and you’ll be set! You bet they’ll be on our dessert table this Thanksgiving!

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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Servings: 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • CAKE INGREDIENTS
  • 1 c. vegetable oil substitute apple sauce for lighter version
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 15-16oz can pure pumpkin
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 24 cupcake liners
  • FROSTING INGREDIENTS
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 c. butter softened
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp. maple extract
  • 3 c. powdered sugar

Instructions

  • In a mixer combine oil, eggs, both sugars, and pumpkin.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together baking soda, baking powder, salt, flour, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Slowly add the flour mixture to the liquid mixture till combined.
  • Add cupcake liners to tins and fill 2/3 of the way full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes at 350°. Cool completely before frosting.
  • To make the frosting, combine cream cheese and butter with an electric hand mixer until smooth; add vanilla extract and maple extract.
  • Add powdered sugar one cup at a time until combined. Frost cupcakes when cooled. (Frosts 16 cupcakes using a 1M star tip as pictured or all 24 cupcakes if spreading with a butter knife.)

Looking for more options to serve at this year’s Thanksgiving? Take a look at this list of dishes created by other bloggers to help you prepare for Thanksgiving! From the turkey to side dishes, rolls to pies, we’ve got you covered!

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Alli is the food blogger and photographer behind Cupcake Diaries. Nestled in Northern Utah with her four young boys, hubby, and a full pantry, she loves baking all kinds of treats as well as quick and easy meals for her family. What started out as sharing a few recipes with family members here and there soon turned into a full-functioning recipe blog with readers from all around the world! Alli is a full-time mom who enjoys music, holidays, and spending time with her family.
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Comments

  1. heather @french press says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:50 am

    thee look delicious, and perfect for the holiday

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  2. Amy | Club Narwhal says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:54 am

    Alli, these are gorgeous! And maple cream cheese frosting sounds like the perfect pairing with these cute pumpkin cupcakes 🙂

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  3. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    These are so adorable! What a perfect way to end the Thanksgiving feast- especially for the little ones!

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  4. Samantha @ Five Heart Home says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:41 pm

    Every holiday should be celebrated with cupcakes, Allie, and these are just perfect for Thanksgiving! I know my kids prefer cupcakes over pie anyway, so we usually have both on the holiday dessert table. I think I’ll be trying your recipe this year! Thanks so much for sharing it as part of our Thanksgiving Menu Blog Hop!

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