Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting
These Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting are the perfect fall treat, combining warm pumpkin spice flavors with a light, fluffy texture. Each cupcake is topped with a silky maple frosting that adds just the right touch of sweetness and pairs beautifully with the pumpkin base. Easy to make and ideal for showers, holidays, or cozy gatherings, they’re a festive dessert that always delights.
Servings 24 servings
Calories 317kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil I used canola
- 15 oz can pumpkin
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Frosting
- 1 cup butter
- 6 Tbsp real maple syrup
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, pumpkin and eggs. In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon together; add to pumpkin mixture and beat until well mixed.
- Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, place ingredients in a bowl and blend until smooth and well combined. Use to frost on top of the cooled cupcakes. Makes 24 cupcakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 1785IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg