Jack O Lantern Halloween Pumpkin Cupcakes
Jack O Lantern Halloween Pumpkin Cupcakes are a delightful way to celebrate the spooky season. These moist pumpkin spice cupcakes topped with creamy orange frosting bring the essence of autumn to your table. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they are perfect for Halloween parties or cozy nights at home. With a burst of festive flavor in every bite, these charming treats will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture along with pumpkin puree, stirring until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg