Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Everyone loves these decadent Pumpkin Cupcakes. They are so easy to make and the cream cheese frosting is heavenly. The entire recipe is super easy and sure to impress.

Pumpkin Cupcake topped with cream cheese frosting

Did you enjoy the pumpkin cake recipe? Well, I have a similar recipe to share with you today that I think you are going to love – pumpkin cupcakes! This pumpkin cupcake recipe is so easy, delicious and would make an easy Halloween Recipe.

I made a delicious, yet equally simple cream cheese frosting to top these pumpkin cupcakes for one fabulous pumpkin dessert. Everyone goes crazy over them and I think you will see why after you make them.

It is the perfect fall flavor dessert recipe that you can enjoy for the holidays and more. Make this Easy Pumpkin Crisp Recipe or Easy Pumpkin Roll Recipe for the perfect fall dessert.

Why We Love This Recipe:

There is so much delicious pumpkin flavor and it is one of our favorite pumpkin recipes. The frosting recipe is easy and everyone will love these pumpkin spiced baked goods.

Whether you make regular size cupcakes or mini cupcakes, they are so easy and absolutely delicious. The cupcakes are so light and fluffy and just an all around great recipe.

Ingredients:

Ingredients for pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese frosting - boxed cake mix, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk

Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:

  • Cubed Butter, softened
  • Cream Cheese, softened
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Milk

Variations:

  • Cake Variation – Feel free to use different flavors of box cake mix. We have made this recipe with spice cake, white cake and even a gluten free cake mix.
  • Pumpkin Puree – Make sure to use pumpkin puree instead of pumpkin pie filling. You can make your own or use store bought.
  • Warm Spices – Feel free to add in ground cinnamon, ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves instead of pumpkin pie spice.

Step by Step Instructions:

Combining the pumpkin cupcake ingredients in a bowl with a spoon

Step 1 – Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare muffin tin with paper liners. Mix together cake mix and canned pumpkin in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. You can also easily make homemade canned pumpkin too.

Dividing the pumpkin cupcake batter in the muffin tin

Step 2 – Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with pumpkin cupcake mixture. This will make 12 cupcakes.

Baked pumpkin cupcakes in the muffin tin cooling on the rack

Step 3 – Bake at 350 F for 12-16 minutes or until top of cupcake bounces back when pressed down lightly and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool.

Combining the cream cheese frosting ingredients in a bowl

Step 4 – Cream together butter and cream cheese with electric mixer with whisk attachment. Slowly add powdered sugar, whisking for 3-4 minutes. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if the icing is too thick. Once cupcakes cooled, frost and enjoy.

Recipe Tips:

  • Prepare Muffin Tin – If you have cupcake liners place in the muffin pan. If you don’t have any, you can spray cooking spray in the pan to easily remove cupcakes.
  • Filling Cupcake Batter – When filling the cupcake liners with the batter, do not overfill. You want to give room for the cupcakes to expand as they bake.
  • Frosting Cupcakes – Cool completely before frosting the cupcakes.
  • Making the Frosting – Slowly add in the powdered sugar to obtain the consistency that you prefer. If it comes out to thick, you can add in a tablespoon of milk at a time to thin it out.
Pumpkin cupcakes on a platter

Can I Make Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes?

Yes, this recipe would also be perfect to make mini cupcakes. Just use a a mini-muffin pan. This is the perfect size for little hands or when you want smaller portions. What a fun treat!

The kids get excited because they get to eat more than one since they are mini size. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time if you decide to make mini pumpkin cupcakes.

The mini cupcakes do not take as long to bake.

How to Serve:

These are so pretty displayed on a cupcake stand. I have one that I use for all my birthday parties, holidays and more. They come in so handy! You could also put some of the cupcakes on a pretty cake stand.

If you need to transport  your cupcakes, these cupcake carries are so handy! You can even get one of the double or triple ones to carry even more cupcakes!

This is especially nice if you are taking the cupcakes to school or a cookout. There isn’t anything worse than ruined cupcakes in the back of a car!

Pumpkin cupcake with cream cheese frosting on a platter

Frequently Asked Questions:

How to Store Leftovers:

Store the leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days.

Can you Freeze?

Yes, you can freeze the Pumpkin Cupcakes. If you plan on freezing them, I would wait to frost them.

Make sure they are at room temperature before freezing in a freeze container. They will stay fresh for up to 2 months when stored properly in the freezer.

When ready to enjoy, thaw on the counter.

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We love hearing from you. If you make this Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cake Mix Recipe, make sure to leave a comment or a star review.

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting will melt in your mouth. Made with a cake mix, these cupcakes are easy but still delicious!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 17 minutes

Servings 12

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 462

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

For the Cupcakes:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.

  • Mix together cake mix and pumpkin. Mix until well combined.

  • Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. This will make 12 cupcakes.

  • Bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 12-16 minutes or until top of cupcake bounces back when pressed down lightly.

  • Remove from oven and let cool completely before topping with frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • Cream together butter and cream cheese with electric mixer with whisk attachment.

  • Slowly add powdered sugar, whisking for 3-4 minutes. Add up to 1 tablespoon of milk if the icing is too thick.

  • Once cooled, frost the cupcakes. You can add a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice for added flavor and presentation.

Refrigerate any leftover cupcakes covered for up to 4-5 days.  

Calories 462kcal, Carbohydrates 79g, Protein 3g, Fat 15g, Saturated Fat 9g, Cholesterol 41mg, Sodium 430mg, Potassium 136mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 59g, Vitamin A 6845IU, Vitamin C 1.7mg, Calcium 127mg, Iron 1.5mg

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