Autumn Harvest Spice Cupcakes
Celebrate the flavors of fall with these Autumn Harvest Spice Cupcakes. Infused with warm spices and topped with a creamy maple frosting, these cupcakes are perfect for any seasonal gathering. Each bite offers a delightful blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, making them a cozy treat for chilly days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
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Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
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Step 2:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
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Step 3:
In another bowl, mix the eggs, pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until well combined.
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Step 4:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Step 5:
Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Step 6:
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Step 7:
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 8:
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until creamy. Add a splash of maple syrup for flavor.
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Step 9:
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the maple cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.
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Step 10:
Serve the cupcakes at room temperature and enjoy the flavors of fall!