Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

September 02, 2013

What's better than pumpkin and cream cheese? Maple Cream Cheese. A delicious twist to a classic combo.

2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla

8 oz. cream cheese, room temp
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup (Note: If using pure maple syrup, adjust to 1/4 cup or to taste.)
1 tsp vanilla
2-3 tbsp heavy whipping cream
5-6 drops orange gel food coloring, optional

Preheat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pans. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars. Add pumpkin...
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Nutritions

Calories
848

Sodium
331mg
13% DV

Fat
25g
38% DV

Protein
5g
11% DV

Carbs
157g
53% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV