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Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes Recipe

The Best Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes Recipe

The Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes Recipe is a mix of pumpkin piefilling and cupcake structure. The batter includes pumpkin purée, warm spices,sugar, and milk. When baked, the center sets like pie while the edges stay firmlike a cupcake. Each serving offers the taste of traditional pumpkin pie but ina smaller, handheld form. It is a great choice for holiday gatherings or quickfall desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp cloves (optional)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Whipped cream for topping (optional)

Equipment

  • Standard 12-cup muffin pan
  • Paper cupcake liners
  • Two medium mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Silicone spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cooling Rack
  • Ice cream scooper (optional but helps with even portions)
  • Hand mixer (optional for blending smoother batter)

Method
 

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add pumpkin purée, eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla to a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Blend Everything: Pour dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Whisk well until the batter looks silky.
  4. Fill the Cupcake Liners: Use a scoop to fill each liner about three-quarters full. The batter will be thin, which is normal.
  5. Bake: Place the cupcakes into the oven and bake for 22–25 minutes. They will puff up and then slightly fall—that means they’re perfect.
  6. Cool Completely: Let cupcakes sit in the pan for 10 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack. They will firm up as they cool.
  7. Add Toppings: Once cooled, top your Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes Recipe with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

The cupcakes must cool completely. Warm cupcakes will not have the right texture. Cooling helps them set into a creamy, pumpkin-pie-like center.