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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Nutmeg Buttercream Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Nutmeg Buttercream Frosting
I need to give my husband, Patrick, credit for these Pumpkin Cupcakes with Nutmeg Buttercream Frosting. He was the one who dreamed up these fantastic little pumpkin cuppie-cakes piled high with nutmeg-infused buttercream frosting. Are you drooling yet??? I am.

Why is it that as soon as September comes around, all I can think about is pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin? Maybe it has to do with the fact that every recipe on my Pinterest feed is pumpkin-something. I guess I’m not the only one with a slight pumpkin obsession…

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Nutmeg Buttercream FrostingPumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Nutmeg Buttercream Frosting
I need to warn you, these cupcakes are sweet. Like really sweet. Prepare your tastebuds for an overwhelming burst of pumpkin-spiced sweetness. If you dislike very sweet treats (you might be crazy), skip the sweetened condensed milk. However, I highly recommend piping a dab of it into the middle of each cupcake. It adds an extra ooey-gooey bite of sweet flavor when you take that first bite.

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Nutmeg Buttercream Frosting
And of course, these cupcakes require a giant glass of milk, cool autumn weather and dreams of all-things-pumpkin. Happy fall everyone!

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Nutmeg Buttercream Frosting

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 17 minutes

Total Time: 47 minutes

Yield: 12-14 cupcakes

Ingredients

    Cupcakes
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk for stuffing, optional
  • Frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-count muffin tin with butter or line with cupcake liners and set aside.
  2. Cupcakes
  3. In a large bowl, (or mixing bowl of a KitchenAid stand mixer) mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
  4. Add the brown sugar and eggs, and mix together until combined. Add in the pumpkin, butter, yogurt and vanilla and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. If stuffing with sweetened condensed milk, stick a chopstick or end of a small wooden spoon handle into each cupcake to create a small hole. Drizzle sweetened condensed milk inside each one (piping it in with a frosting bag and tip can make it a little easier).
  8. Cool completely before frosting.
  9. Frosting
  10. In the KitchenAid bowl, beat the butter, vanilla, milk and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. (See notes)
  11. With the mixer on low, slowly add in the powdered sugar, then the cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Increase the speed and beat on high speed for 1 minute. Add additional powdered sugar or milk if needed for the right consistency.
  12. Assemble the cupcakes
  13. Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Notes

*If you prefer your frosting to be not as sweet, replace the sweetened condensed milk with 1 Tbsp. of regular milk.

https://www.kiwiandcarrot.com/pumpkin-cupcakes-with-nutmeg-buttercream-frosting/

Want a not-so-sweet pumpkin recipe? How about this Pumpkin Curry Soup! Creamy, comfort food with healthy ingredients!

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55 Comments

  • Reply Chrissa - Physical Kitchness September 28, 2015 at 7:55 am

    Sweet mother of fall these pumpkin cupcakes looks decadent. I just want to get stuck in the gooey center and live there forever. I love all things pumpkin and spiced this time of year!!

    • Reply Sarah September 28, 2015 at 8:35 am

      Chrissa! I’m glad you agree with me that gooey centers of pumpkin cupcakes might be the best thing around this time of year. 🙂 Gotta love fall baking!

  • Reply Jennifer Pierce September 28, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Wow these look delicious. I have never added greek yogurt into a baking recipe as of yet. I am not a huge fan of the texture when just eating it out of the container so I have steered away from it. But these cupcakes look fantastic so I’ll be adding them to my fall dessert swap this year. Thanks for the post.

    • Reply Sarah September 28, 2015 at 8:34 am

      Jennifer! I love adding Greek yogurt to baked goods because it creates a moist and dense consistency. Try it out next time you’re baking!

  • Reply Elizabeth September 28, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Holy cow you are speaking my love language right now! I have a pumpkin obsession once September hits and it doesn’t stop until way past the new year! These look absolutely delicious and I wanna make them ASAP. Your photos are also beautiful.

    • Reply Sarah September 28, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Thanks Elizabeth! Right?? Sometimes I’m tempted to make pumpkin things in July…like why is that not acceptable? haha Happy baking!

  • Reply Meagan Alexandria September 28, 2015 at 8:52 am

    These cupcakes look so delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe at home. Anything pumpkin flavored is incredible! I’m also looking forward to trying the nutmeg buttercream frosting!

    • Reply Sarah September 28, 2015 at 8:59 am

      Meagan,

      I agree completely…pumpkin becomes a bit of an obsession in my house around this time of year! Hope you like the frosting as well! Happy baking 🙂

  • Reply Silvia @ Ribas with Love September 28, 2015 at 10:39 am

    This is the best fall/ seasonal recipe I’ve seen so far. Great job! Love the choice of ingredients and combination of spices and flavors. The cupcakes came out really beautiful and I bet they taste simply out of this world!!

    • Reply Sarah September 28, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks Silvia! If you make them, I’d love to hear how you like them!

  • Reply Tiffany September 29, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    These look absolutely amazing and I will definitely give them a try!

    Thanks for sharing.

    Tiffany
    http://Simplybeinggreat.net

    • Reply Sarah September 29, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks Tiffany! Hope you like them!

  • Reply Iveth (fortheloveto.com) September 29, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    My goodness… this cupcakes look sooo yummy… will definitely do my best to try your recipe@ home with my kids… thanks for sharing

    http://fortheloveto.com/?p=1007

    • Reply Sarah September 29, 2015 at 8:20 pm

      Thanks Iveth! Hope your kids love them!

  • Reply Chasing Joy September 29, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Pumpkin spice season is upon us. These look yummy.

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks! Can’t get enough pumpkin around here… 🙂

  • Reply Tom Watts September 29, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Man these look so good! What a perfect fall treat, I can’t wait to try them 🙂

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks Tom! Give them a try and let me know what you think!

  • Reply GiGi Eats September 29, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    OH MY JEEZE – yes yes yes! If I could eat these, you best believe I would PLOW through them!!!

  • Reply JenniferDawn September 30, 2015 at 3:09 am

    I LOVE pumpkin! I should try and make a gluten free version!

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 7:18 am

      Jennifer! If you make a gluten-free version, I’d love to get the recipe! I have some gluten-free friends who would love to try!

  • Reply Anna | ANNAdventure September 30, 2015 at 6:44 am

    Wow these look to diiiiiieeeeee for!!! I love pumpkin cupcakes! Must try these. Your photos are gorgeous!

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 7:17 am

      Thanks Anna! Give them a try. Pumpkin for life!!

  • Reply Kelly September 30, 2015 at 7:20 am

    These look AMAZING!! Great recipe! xo

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Thanks Kelly!

  • Reply Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple September 30, 2015 at 8:46 am

    Woah. These look INSANELY good. Totally need to try them.

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 3:31 pm

      Thanks Liz! Yes! Give them a try. I hope you like them 🙂

  • Reply Leticia | Thee Limited Edition September 30, 2015 at 9:59 am

    I LOOOOVE pumpkin bread for Fall!! These look delicious!!

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      Right? Can’t get enough pumpkin around here! 🙂 Thanks for your comment!

  • Reply Eryn September 30, 2015 at 11:35 am

    Mmmm…. those look incredible. Adding it to the baking list!

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks Eryn! Hope you like them!

  • Reply Marsha @ Marsha's Baking Addiction September 30, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    Oh my, these cupcakes look incredibly scrumptious! I love the nutmeg buttercream!

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks Marsha! Something about creamy nutmeg frosting at this time of the year just hits the spot right?

  • Reply Manju | Cooking Curies September 30, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Holy Pumpkins!! Those are gorgeous looking, Sarah! And i love that little bit of condensed milk center. I have a HUGE sweet tooth, so i wouldnt mind it at all!

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      Thanks Manju! The sweetened condensed milk is a must in my opinion. 🙂

  • Reply Lauren Hughes September 30, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    These looks delicious!! Thank you so much for sharing!

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks Lauren! 🙂

  • Reply Tara @ Simple Food 365 September 30, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    These look delicious! I’m totally with you on the pumpkin obsession, and absolutely love the idea of the nutmeg buttercream.

    • Reply Sarah September 30, 2015 at 11:30 pm

      Thanks Tara! The nutmeg buttercream does wonders for that pumpkin cupcake. Gotta love this time of year!

  • Reply Krysti September 27, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    These look so incredible! Absolutely saving for later! x

    • Reply Sarah September 27, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Krysti, thanks for saving! Hope you like them 🙂

  • Reply Andrea September 27, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    Yum! I just made something very similar but now I need to try that frosting!!

    • Reply Sarah September 27, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      Andrea, glad you’re on board the pumpkin train with us 😉 But yes, give that frosting a try. It’s a yummy one!

  • Reply Amanda September 27, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    Oh wow, this looks amazing and so perfect for fall!!

    • Reply Sarah September 27, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      Thanks Amanda! Gotta love yummy fall treats. 🙂 Hope you enjoy!

  • Reply Travel Pockets (Crystal) September 27, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    OMG these look so cute and AMAZING!! I can’t wait to make these this weekend.

    • Reply Sarah September 27, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      Thanks Crystal! If you end up making them, we’d love to hear how they turn out!

  • Reply MacKenzie September 27, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    I’ve never been a fan of pumpkin anything, but everything about this just sounds right….like mouth-watering right lol

    • Reply Sarah September 27, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      Maybe this can be the recipe to convert you into a pumpkin lover 😉 Give them a try and let us know what you think!

  • Reply Janine Good September 28, 2016 at 7:58 am

    Anything and everything pumpkin gets me wanting more! These look amazing. I hope to try making them for thanksgiving!

    • Reply Sarah September 28, 2016 at 9:57 am

      Thanks Janine! If you do end up trying them for Thanksgiving, let us know how you like them!

  • Reply Lisa @ The Merry Momma September 28, 2016 at 8:11 am

    Wow, these look amazing! I can just taste all those amazing flavors! I love pumpkin anything. 🙂

    • Reply Sarah September 28, 2016 at 9:58 am

      Thanks Lisa! Right? We’re all on the same page about pumpkin…bomb.com 🙂

  • Reply Alysa Villelli September 28, 2016 at 9:29 am

    So yummy!!!

    • Reply Sarah September 28, 2016 at 9:58 am

      Thanks Alysa! Hope you like them as much as we do!

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