Description

Craving a cozy fall dessert with a coffeehouse twist? These Sweet Pumpkin Cupcakes with Espresso Cream Cheese Frosting deliver warm spice, creamy richness, and a gentle espresso kick in every bite. They’re perfect for quick breakfasts, cozy brunch ideas, easy dessert recipes, or festive food ideas for any season. Moist pumpkin cupcakes meet silky cream cheese frosting with a bold touch—ideal for pumpkin lovers who also live for coffee. Whether it’s for a holiday table or a weekday treat, this easy recipe satisfies every sweet craving effortlessly.

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin puree

0.5 cup brown sugar

0.5 cup granulated sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs

0.5 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon baking powder

0.5 teaspoon baking soda

1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

0.25 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

4 oz cream cheese (softened)

0.25 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1.5 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon espresso powder

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.

3. In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.

5. Divide the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each 3/4 full.

6. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.

7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

8. Add powdered sugar, then beat until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract and espresso powder.

9. Frost the cooled cupcakes and serve!

Notes

Make sure the cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.

For a stronger espresso flavor, increase the espresso powder to 1.5 teaspoons.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 290
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg