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Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcake Recipe Guaranteed to Please

Looking for a fall treat that will have everyone singing your praises? I’ve got it! This quick and easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcake Recipe is guaranteed to make them smile!

With fall seeming to move along at record speed, It dawned on me that I haven’t yet made my family’s favorite fall treat. How did that happen??? I am a pumpkin spice everything girl so it’s ridiculous that I’m not on my tenth batch of these easy pumpkin spice cupcakes already!

I’m going to fix that right this minute! I am sharing the recipe below for those of you who can’t get enough of everything pumpkin.

Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Serving Size:
24 small/15 large
Time:
14-16 min small/ 22-24 large
Difficulty:
Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 sixteen ounce can of pumpkin

Directions

  1. Mix together all dry ingredients in a large bowl until well blended.
  2. Add eggs, pumpkin, and vegetable oil and mix together for uniform color and consistency.
  3. Fill each cup 3/4 full.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 14 to 24 minutes depending on size (see above.)
  5. Remove from pan and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting.

A few years ago when we had our food cart, these cupcakes were in high demand during the fall and winter seasons. I started using the giant muffin cups to make sure that everyone got their money’s worth. I still tend to use those to this day for my family.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

  • 1 – 8 ounce package of cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 and 1/2 cups of powdered sugar

Directions

  1. Mix softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Beat at a medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue to beat 8 to 10 minutes until desired consistency.

I have used these cupcakes for gifts many times over the years. I am not a cake decorator by any means but I do like to pipe on the frosting when I’m sharing them with others. This cream cheese frosting is the perfect consistency for piping. Since I am far from a pro at that, I found a simple little piping pen that works wonders. Adding sprinkles and placing them in an individual box is perfect for gift giving.

I’m so glad you stopped by today and I hope you enjoy these Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes! Be sure to check out my latest post, Colorful Thanksgiving Tablescape , while you are here. So hard to believe we are headed into November already!

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19 Replies to “Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcake Recipe Guaranteed to Please”

  5. Those sound delicious! You just can’t beat cream cheese frosting on a yummy cupcake. Thanks for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.

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    1. Thanks so much Dee! I am heading over to your new party. I think I have a good one from last year that will fit right in!

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    1. Thanks Lisa! It is such an easy recipe. I usually make them and quickly put together gift boxes for friends and neighbors. If I don’t get them out of here fast, I tend to eat more than my fair share!

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