Description
A delicious and festive pumpkin cheesecake cupcake recipe that combines the flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese in a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the pumpkin batter, then add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture on top, followed by more pumpkin batter to fill the liners about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves.
- These cupcakes can be topped with whipped cream or a cream cheese frosting for extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake, Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe, Cheesecake Cupcake Recipe