The Perfect Pumpkin Spice Cupcake Recipe for Your Fall Get-Togethers
Ah, fall, when the leaves turn myriad colors, and a chill is in the air. It's the perfect time for late afternoon strolls, curling up with a good book, and, of course, pumpkin spice! Indulge your love of the falling leaves season with our pumpkin spice cupcakes. These cupcakes are easy (and quick!) to make, and they're perfect for all your autumn occasions — cozy gatherings with friends and family, Thanksgiving celebrations, or just any given morning with a cup of coffee.
These fall-themed cupcakes are moist with just the right amount of pumpkin spice taste. The cream cheese frosting adds a rich, irresistible sweetness. A light sprinkle of cinnamon adds just a little more flavor and makes for a nice fall touch.
PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES
Ingredients (makes 12 cupcakes):
1 box Spice cake mix
1 cup canned pumpkin (NOT pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
Add your dry (cake mix), then wet ingredients to a mixing bowl.
Whisk until smooth.
Line muffin tin with baking cups.
Transfer batter to baking cups, filling each one 2/3 full.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1 8oz package cream cheese
5 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
Beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Frost cupcakes and sprinkle lightly with cinnamon (optional).
A Fall Presentation for a Fall Cupcake Recipe
When serving your cupcakes, you want to create a festive fall feeling. This means using fall colors and designs. For the cupcakes themselves, a brown or dark orange cake tray or platter works well. You could also use a white cake tray on a large brown tray (as pictured above), which leaves you room to place miniature pumpkins, leaves, and other fall decorations. Choose dessert plates and napkins in fall themes, or bright fall colors to create contrast with the tray of cupcakes.
Just a few little touches like these and not only will you be serving your guests delicious cupcakes, you'll be creating a cozy fall feeling they'll love.
