Description
Delightful pumpkin pie cupcakes blend classic autumn flavors with modern baking charm. Creamy spiced batter nestled in tender cupcake form brings seasonal comfort straight to dessert lovers’ hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 15 ounces (425 grams) canned pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) evaporated milk
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
Dry Ingredients and Spices:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) flour
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream and extra spice for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin, ensuring even spacing.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine granulated and brown sugars, all-purpose flour, aromatic pumpkin spice, and a pinch of salt until well integrated.
- Create a separate mixture by whisking together smooth pumpkin puree, fresh eggs, creamy milk, and pure vanilla extract until silky and uniform.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently to create a luscious, velvety batter without overmixing.
- Carefully distribute the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a clean toothpick that should emerge without any wet batter.
- Remove from oven and allow the pumpkin cups to cool completely within the tin, which helps them set and maintain their delicate structure.
- Finish by crowning each cup with a dollop of airy whipped cream and a light dusting of additional pumpkin spice for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Swap Flour for Gluten-Free Alternatives Use almond or coconut flour to make these pumpkin pie cups suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
- Reduce Sugar Content Cut sugar by half or replace with natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a healthier version.
- Customize Spice Blend Experiment with homemade pumpkin spice mix by combining cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves for a more personalized flavor profile.
- Vegan Modification Replace eggs with flax eggs and use plant-based milk to create a dairy-free and vegan-friendly dessert option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg