Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
RECIPE

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Fill your kitchen with the smell of pumpkin spice by baking these delicious cupcakes! Whether you are hosting a Halloween party, celebrating a Thanksgiving gathering, or just craving a fall treat, these Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are a must-try for anyone who loves the flavors of the season!

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Fill your kitchen with the smell of pumpkin spice by baking these delicious cupcakes! Whether you are hosting a Halloween party, celebrating a Thanksgiving gathering, or just craving a fall treat, these Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are a must-try for anyone who loves the flavors of the season!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Baked goods, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: buttermilk

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 4 tbsp SACO Cultured Buttermilk Blend
  • 2 â…“ cups flour
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup butter softened
  • 2 ½ cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 can pumpkin purée

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and prepare your muffin pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. 
  • Add eggs, one at a time, followed by pumpkin. Blend until smooth. 
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk powder, flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and ginger until well combined.
  • Slowly combine dry mixture and creamed mixture, alternating with water and beating well after each addition.
  • Fill each muffin cup ¾ of the way full.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes prior to removing from the pan. 
  • For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat until smooth. 
  • Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost with cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!