Description
Enjoy these delightful pumpkin patch cupcakes, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
- Orange food coloring
- Green food coloring
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Candy pumpkins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, oil, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Tint cream cheese frosting with orange and green food coloring separately.
- Frost cupcakes with orange frosting and add chocolate sprinkles.
- Add a dollop of green frosting to mimic grass, then top with a candy pumpkin.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter.
- Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg