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Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes

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Updated on: January 1, 2026 • Published: November 1, 2023 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. • 1 Comment

These pumpkin cupcakes are the perfect blend of seasonal spices and sweetness. Perfectly spiced and topped with a creamy frosting.

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easy pumpkin cupcakes

Seems like we are always busy these days so here is a quick & easy recipe for Pumpkin Cupcakes! After making a batch of my delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Granola I found myself with some extra pumpkin puree so I made these cupcakes.

cupcake batter in muffin pan

Recipe Variation

Chocolate lovers can add a cup or so of chocolate chips to the batter before baking. I love the combination of pumpkin and chocolate.

cupcakes fresh out of the oven

Since I love pumpkin chocolate flavor I decided to use chocolate frosting for these delicious cupcakes. Feel free to use whatever flavor of frosting you want. A nice cream cheese frosting would pair really well with these pumpkin cupcakes.

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Gather your Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients to make this Pumpkin Cupcake recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Spice Cake Mix, Eggs, Pumpkin Puree, Water and Frosting.

How to Make Pumpkin Cupcakes

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a muffin pan or use paper liners. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix, eggs, pumpkin puree, and water and mix with a hand mixer.
  3. Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  4. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  5. Frost the cupcakes with your favorite frosting.

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easy pumpkin cupcakes

Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes

These pumpkin cupcakes are the perfect blend of seasonal spices and sweetness. Perfectly spiced and topped with a creamy frosting.
5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting time 5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course Cupcakes
Cuisine American
Author Rodney
Servings 24 cupcakes
Calories 182 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 Spice Cake Mix
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
  • ⅓ Cup Water
  • 16 oz Frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a muffin pan or use paper liners. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix, eggs, pumpkin puree, and water and mix with a hand mixer.
  • Fill each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Frost the cupcakes with your favorite frosting.
Nutrition (1 of 24 servings)
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1609IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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