Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes have a moist pumpkin cupcake base flavored with pumpkin puree and homemade pumpkin spice and a whipped cream cheese frosting.

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These Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are made with Pennsylvania Dutch Pumpkin Liqueur. Pennsylvania Dutch Creams are farm fresh and made with real dairy cream, pumpkin flavors, and hints of spice. It is the perfect complement to these Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes and to any holiday gathering!

Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes:

Ingredients for pumpkin cupcakes:

• Granulated Sugar. This will add flavor and sweetness to the pumpkin cupcakes.
• Unsalted Butter. I always make sure to use unsalted butter when baking because there is no “standard” for the amount of salt they can add to butter. So if you add salt to a recipe and then use salted butter you could end up with a very salty end product.
• Pennsylvania Dutch Pumpkin Spice Liqueur. This will make the cupcakes extra moist and add flavor. You can replace with milk, if needed.
• Pumpkin Puree. This will add pumpkin flavor and moisture.
• Eggs. It will be easier to incorporate the eggs into the batter if they are at room temperature.
• All-Purpose Flour. Measuring the flour correctly is very important. I suggest weighing your flour out (I use this scale). If you want to use a measuring cup, make sure you spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a knife. Don’t use the cup to scoop directly from the flour.
• Baking Soda. This will help the cupcakes to rise.
• Pumpkin Spice. I used this homemade pumpkin spice, but you can also use store bought.
• Salt. Salt is a must in baked goods. It will help to balance out the sweetness and improve the overall flavor.

Ingredients for whipped cream cheese frosting:

• Cream Cheese. The cream cheese needs to be at room temperature to prevent any lumps in your frosting.
• Granulated Sugar. See above note.
• Vanilla Extract. Vanilla is a must in baked goods just like salt. Real vanilla adds a better flavor than imitation vanilla.
• Salt. See above note.
• Heavy Whipping Cream. This will make the frosting light and creamy.

How to make Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes:

Pumpkin Cupcakes

STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a muffin tin with 10 muffin liners. Set aside.

STEP 2: In a large bowl with a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer beat the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the Pennsylvania Dutch Pumpkin Spice Liqueur and pumpkin puree and beat until fully combined.

STEP 3: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

STEP 4: In a small bowl combine the flour, baking soda, pumpkin spice, and salt. Whisk to combine.

STEP 5: Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture. Mix until just combined.

STEP 6: Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

STEP 7: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

WHIPPED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

STEP 1: In a medium bowl combine the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix until fully combined.

STEP 2: In a separate bowl beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Be sure not to over whip the cream.

STEP 3: Add about ¼ of the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and combine fully. Add the rest of the whipped cream and gently fold until combined.

STEP 4: When the cupcakes have cooled completely you can frost them using a knife or a piping bag fitted with a piping tip.

Can I make pumpkin cupcakes ahead of time?

Absolutely! These Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes refrigerate really well. Just store them in an airtight container in the fridhe and they should be good for a couple of days.

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