Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– ½ cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ cup cream cheese (for filling)
– ½ cup frosting (cream cheese or buttercream, for topping)
– Candy corn or chocolate pieces (for decoration)
Instructions
Creating Pumpkin Patch Explosion Cupcakes is a simple process, especially with these detailed steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
6. Add Cream Cheese Filling: Place a small dollop of cream cheese in the center of each cupcake batter, pushing it slightly down.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove the cupcakes from the oven. Let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Frost: Once cooled, frost generously with your favorite cream cheese or buttercream frosting.
10. Decorate: Finally, top the cupcakes with festive decorations such as candy corn or chocolate pieces to create a festive look.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating Pumpkin Patch Explosion Cupcakes that are not just delightful to eat but also a feast for the eyes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g