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January 26, 2026

These Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting are not only adorable but also have the best texture and flavour from real pumpkin and a blend of cozy spices in the recipe.

Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
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Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes

Ingredients

Milk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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To make the Cupcakes

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Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line the mini muffin tin(s) with mini cupcake liners or grease with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the white sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and pumpkin puree until smooth. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
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Add the flour mixture to the combined wet ingredients and stir just until no streaks of flour remain. Fill each cupcake liner about half full of batter.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Let cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling completely before topping with the frosting.

To make the Frosting

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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese using an electric handheld mixer on high speed. Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low between each addition. Add the vanilla extract and milk and beat the frosting at high speed until fluffy.
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Frost the fully cooled cupcakes using a piping bag fitted with your desired tip. Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired. Store the cupcakes in the refrigerator but take out about 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to soften slightly. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Pumpkin Moisture Magic 🎃
    Pat your pumpkin purée dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture that could make your cupcakes dense and soggy.
  • Spice Symphony Technique 🌶️
    Toast your ground spices briefly in a dry pan before adding to the batter to intensify their warm, aromatic flavors.
  • Room Temperature Rule 🌡️
    Ensure all dairy ingredients like eggs, cream cheese, and butter are at room temperature to create a smoother, more uniform batter with better rise.
  • Mini Cupcake Filling Pro Tip 🧁
    Use an ice cream scoop or piping bag with a large round tip to fill mini cupcake liners precisely and uniformly, ensuring even baking.
  • Cream Cheese Frosting Stability 🧊
    Chill your cream cheese frosting for 15 minutes before piping to achieve cleaner, more defined swirls that hold their shape.

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Knead Some Sweets

Hi, I'm Naomi! Recipe developer, food photographer, author, and baking enthusiast behind Knead Some Sweets.

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