Easy Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes Recipe (Perfect for Fall Parties!)

 

Preparation Time:
5 min.

Difficulty:
Novice

Total Calories:
250 kcal

Cuisine:
American

Category:

Dessert

Snack

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/4 cup cream cheese frosting (for topping)
• 2-3 gummy worms (for decoration)

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Mixing bowl
• Muffin tin
• Cupcake liners
• Oven
• Whisk
• Spoon

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
• In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just mixed. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
• Spoon the batter into cupcake liners in a muffin tin, filling each about 2/3 full.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let the cupcakes cool, then top with cream cheese frosting and decorate with gummy worms.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 250kcal
• Carbs: 30g
• Proteins: 3g
• Fats: 10g