Description
These Pumpkin Cupcakes with Pumpkin Spice Buttercream are the perfect way to welcome Fall!
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 (16.25 oz) plain spice cake mix
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup International Delight® Pumpkin Pie Spice creamer
- 1 teaspooon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspooon ground ginger
- 3 large eggs
For the frosting:
- 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/4 cup International Delight® Pumpkin Pie Spice creamer
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F and line your cupcake pan(s) with baking cups.
Begin by mixing all cupcake ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix with a hand-mixer or whisk until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again for about 1 minute.
Scoop the cake into the cupcake liners (approximately 2 tablespooons each). Bake for 18-19 minutes.
Cool completely.
While baking, add the butter, pumpkin, creamer, spices and vanilla to a large mixing bowl. Cream together until completely smooth. Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Continue mixing untill you have a smooth, creamy consistency.
Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!
- Category: dessert
