pumpkin cupcakes with lemon cream cheese frosting

Wentzville, MO
Updated on Dec 30, 2012

Love the lemon cream cheese frosting with the pumpkin cake, such a winner.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
  • LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 1 package 8oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • - finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

How To Make pumpkin cupcakes with lemon cream cheese frosting

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350F. 12 muffin cups, greased or paper-lined. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, pumpkin, oil and eggs until well blended.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, mix together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and ginger. Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling about three-quarters full.
  • Step 3
    Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and dry. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove onto wire rack to cool completely.
  • Step 4
    Prepare frosting: In a small mixing bowl, beat cream and confectioners sugar until smooth. Add lemon zest and juice and continue to beat until smooth and blended. Swirl the tops of each cupcake with the frosting.

Discover More

Category: Cakes
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes