Description
These Impossible Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes offer all the warm, spiced flavors of pumpkin pie in a convenient cupcake form. With a moist and fluffy texture infused with cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg, these cupcakes are perfect for autumn gatherings or a festive dessert anytime pumpkin cravings hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugars
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Dry Ingredients & Spices
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients and Spices: In a large bowl, combine canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into the pumpkin mixture until everything is fully incorporated and a batter forms.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter evenly into the lined muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full to allow for rising.
- Bake: Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool: Let the cupcakes cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or frosting.
Notes
- Ensure pumpkin puree is well stirred before measuring for consistent moisture.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor impact.
- Let cupcakes cool completely to prevent crumbling if frosted.
- These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Optionally, garnish with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for added indulgence.
