Pumpkin Cupcakes w/Cream Cheese Frosting
Sometimes you can just look at a recipe, let it be for something sweet or savory, and just know it’s going to turn out good. Although I had never baked with pumpkin before, I knew these little beauties would not let me down. Why? Well, not so much because of the pumpkin but because of all the incredible spices that go into the batter – ground ginger, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. YUM-O!
These are the first cupcakes I have made as a member of the Martha Stewart Cupcake Club, where on a monthly basis, members bake their way through Martha’s (she’s my girl, so we’re on a first name basis…she just doesn’t know it) incredible cupcake book. If you don’t have the book and you love cupcakes, it’s a must have. It’s PACKED with tons of recipes and beautiful photos along with great tips on making cupcakes that look just as good as they taste.
One of the club’s membership rules is that we aren’t allowed to post recipes from the book, in an effort to encourage people to buy it. What I can say is that the recipe’s spices are key to making this cupcake a winner! And the use of cake flour instead of all-purpose made the babies incredibly light and fluffy. Trust me when I say it’s going to be hard to eat just one. The accompanying cream cheese frosting was good but just a tad but sweet for my taste. I prefer this recipe which incorporates more cream cheese and less sugar.
If you like pumpkin, this recipe is for you. If you’re not a huge fan, I bet you will still like these. So make sure to give these a try. And an added bonus to making these – your house/apartment will smell incredible.
Before I sign off – don’t forget to enter my giveaway. Deadline is tomorrow (Monday) 9pm.
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Megan — October 19, 2009 @ 12:06 am
Your cupcakes look gorgeous! I love the piped frosting and the dusting of cinnamon on top! So pretty.I also think we aren't posting the recipes so we don't infringe on copyright. But people should just buy the book anyways because it's so good! So many great tips, decorating ideas, and recipes. Love it!
Tracey — October 19, 2009 @ 1:23 am
Gorgeous cupcake! I liked these a lot too! I also have a mega sweet tooth so this cream cheese frosting is one of my favorites
I can't wait to try all of the recipe in the book – so far they've all been great.
Ingrid — October 19, 2009 @ 2:18 am
Mmmmm, you don't know HOW good those look and sound right now.Btw, I've baked several different recipes out of your girl Martha's cookbook and many of them were disappointing. Good but not great or things just didn'tgo right. Should I start taking it personal?
~ingrid
Megan — October 19, 2009 @ 3:07 am
I skipped Martha's frosting and used lemon instead – it was a great combination!
margot — October 19, 2009 @ 3:50 am
That cupcake looks divine. I am not a member of the MSC, but I went out and bought the book right after the club started because the cupcakes all looked so good.
Snooky doodle — October 19, 2009 @ 3:56 am
these cupcakes surely look good
Pity I don t have the book
pinkstripes — October 19, 2009 @ 5:58 am
That is a great looking cupcake.
Erika from The Pastry Chef At Home — October 19, 2009 @ 6:37 am
Such a pretty photo! Love the dusting of cinnamon on the white frosting. I had no idea there was a Martha Stewart Cupcake Club. It sounds like something I need to join immediately.
Chocolaty Lifestyle — October 19, 2009 @ 9:36 am
I have never tried to bake something with pumpkin as well. These cupcakes must be wonderful!
Karin — October 19, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
They look wonderful! I love pumkin bread, so I'm sure these would be delicious.
Mary Ann — October 19, 2009 @ 2:45 pm
Welcome to MSC! These were a great pumpkin cupcake. They look great. I love the sprinkling of spice you added to your frosting!
Andre Crown — October 19, 2009 @ 3:52 pm
A bite sized treat for a Thanksgiving meal. I think I'll pass this onto my wife.
Spike — October 19, 2009 @ 3:59 pm
Those look and sound perfect! Ever since people started talking about a pumpkin shortage, I can't get enough pumpkin recipes!
Paris Pastry — October 19, 2009 @ 4:20 pm
I wanna be a member of the Martha Stewart Cupcake Club!!! I'm thinking about buying the book… is it good?Lovely cupcake!
Barbara GF — October 19, 2009 @ 5:03 pm
Nice photo of that little beautie, Eliana. That sounds like a club I would like to join and eat my way through. I am definitely in pumpkin mode these days, so I will have to look for that book.
CookiePie — October 19, 2009 @ 5:42 pm
Beautiful cupcakes!! LOVE pumpkin. Please say hi to your buddy Martha for me
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — October 19, 2009 @ 6:36 pm
Gorgeous cupcake and photo! It makes me want to jump through the screen and get it!
Donna-FFW — October 19, 2009 @ 6:45 pm
I adore pumpkin so these will be on my fall list to try. I have 3 more cans to use up. I will take your recommendation on the frosting also:)
Nichi — October 19, 2009 @ 6:47 pm
Those look sooo good I wish I could reach into the computer and pluck one out to eat!
Amy — October 19, 2009 @ 8:17 pm
What a beautiful cupcake!! I love anything with pumpkin and these look delish!!-Amywww.singforyoursupperblog.com
Juliana — October 19, 2009 @ 10:28 pm
What a nice cupcakes…would love to try them…the cream cheese frosting goes just perfectly with it
Mimi — October 20, 2009 @ 12:03 am
Yum…Those cupcakes looks like they would be great with a mug of hot chocolate or spiced cider.Mimi
Shandy — October 20, 2009 @ 2:37 am
Oh WoW! You out did yourself on these pumpkin cupcakes! I absolutely LOVE them! YUMMY!
Jaime — October 21, 2009 @ 1:59 am
mmm i love cream cheese frosting w/pumpkin! you should try the pumpkin walnut cookies in my blog
5 Star Foodie — October 21, 2009 @ 2:17 am
Gorgeous cupcake! Cream cheese frosting sounds perfect to compliment the pumpkin flavor!
Jeanine — October 21, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
Mmm…these cupcakes look fantastic! I just don't know how anyone can't like pumpkin. Put it together with the spices, and Mmmm….
Jeanine — October 21, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
Mmm…these cupcakes look fantastic! I just don't know how anyone can't like pumpkin. Put it together with the spices, and Mmmm….
Kaitlin — October 24, 2009 @ 3:13 pm
Yum, your cupcakes look absolutely fantastic. You did a great job of piping the icing! Very gourmet-looking.
Teanna — October 26, 2009 @ 2:29 am
I'm all about cream cheese recipes that are more cream cheesy than they are sweet! And these cupcakes look like the perfect fall cupcake!
Christine Medifast — November 11, 2009 @ 5:23 pm
I am a major fan of cooking anything pumpkin because of the many delicious spices in them. These cupcakes look and I know they have to taste delicious. Nothing that looks that good can't not taste good. Thanks for sharing this, going to go make use of the last of my pumpkins. Christine M.
Sabine — February 22, 2011 @ 11:06 pm
What a great combination! Cream cheese frosting goes SO well with spice cakes (carrot and pumpkin).
Before you give up on pumpkin, you have to try a simple pumpkin bread! It’s the best, and throw in chocolate chips to mix and you’ve reached heaven.