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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Caramel and Peanut Butter

  • Author: savoryplatess-admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful pumpkin cupcakes topped with luscious caramel and peanut butter frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
  • ½ cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter into prepared cupcake liners, filling them two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center.
  7. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, combine peanut butter and caramel sauce until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes generously.
  9. Drizzle additional caramel over the frosted cupcakes before serving.
  10. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Avoid using canned pumpkin pie filling; use pure pumpkin for best results. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: pumpkin cupcakes, caramel frosting, peanut butter frosting, autumn dessert, family recipe