Description

Get ready for a Halloween treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat! These Spooky Jack-O-Lantern Cupcakes are fluffy, moist, and topped with rich cream cheese frosting, adorned with whimsical pumpkin faces. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, these delightful cupcakes bring both festive spirit and delicious flavor to your Halloween celebrations. With simple ingredients and easy steps, they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 large eggs (room temperature)
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 cup cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Green fondant or candy melts (for decoration)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth.
Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Once completely cooled, frost cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and decorate with green fondant or melts.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or using applesauce instead of pumpkin puree. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.