Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate fall treat! These Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, perfected over time, are bursting with warm autumn flavors. The moist pumpkin spice cake is perfectly complemented by a decadent cinnamon maple cream cheese frosting that's simply irresistible. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any autumn gathering, these cupcakes are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready for a taste of pure autumn bliss!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 213 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

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How to Make Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 24-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cake mix, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Add 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, and 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree. Beat with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined.
  4. Fill muffin cups about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. While cupcakes cool, prepare the frosting: Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature.
  8. In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  9. Add 8 ounces cream cheese and beat until well combined.
  10. Add 1/2 cup maple syrup and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
  11. Gradually add 3 cups powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy and the desired frosting consistency is reached.
  12. If frosting is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of milk at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
  13. Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost generously and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

22g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting?

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting?

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting has approximately 213 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 13 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting?

The key ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Frosting are Spice Cake Mix, Pumpkin, Applesauce, Sugar, Eggs, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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