Fall is pumpkin season, and what could be better for Halloween than these delicious pumpkin cupcakes? These little treats combine the savory flavor of pumpkin with a divine frosting that adds a special touch to any baking creation. Perfect for Halloween parties, or as a sweet surprise for family and friends. These cupcakes are sure to steal the show at any celebration! So, let’s explore the world of baking together by making these delicious pumpkin cupcakes!
Ingredients
9 pieces
Pumpkin Muffins
- 100g Lurpak® soft unsalted butter
- 150g brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 150g flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 50g ground apples
- 150g coarsely grated pumpkin
- Cream cheese frosting
- 100g Lurpak® unsalted butter in foil, at room temperature
- 150g icing sugar
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 200g Arla® fresh cream cheese, at room temperature
Decoration
- Finely chopped pistachios
- Finely grated lemon zest
Pumpkin Muffins
- Beat the butter, brown sugar and eggs well. Mix the wheat flour, cinnamon and baking powder into the butter, sugar and egg mixture.
- Add the apple and pumpkin to the mixture and divide evenly between a muffin tin with 9 medium-sized muffin cases. Bake on the middle shelf of the oven at 200°C for approximately 20 minutes. Leave to cool on a wire rack.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Beat the butter, icing sugar and lemon zest well until the mixture is smooth, white and fluffy – this should take approximately 5 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese to the butter mixture and beat until smooth and well combined. Do not overbeat the mixture, as it may become too runny.