Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes is a sponsored post.
When fall arrives, I’m all about pumpkin spice cupcakes. These cupcakes are also featured in my best cupcake recipes (17 recipes!).
Fall Road Trip
In a few weeks, I’ll head out on a road trip to my family’s beloved cabin in my beautiful hometown. I get excited every single time I think about going home. Fall is seen in all its glory and splendor and it’s my favorite time to visit.
Every fall when I arrive in the small town I grew up in, my mind goes back to all the activities I enjoyed when I was growing up. From bonfires to hayrides, from horseback riding with my best friends to Friday night high school football games, these are memories that I’ve always cherished.
When I’m not at the cabin, I’ve learned to recreate the smell and feel of spending a fall day in the country.
Here’s how I capture the joys of fall in my own home:
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
The first thing I do is bake pumpkin spice cupcakes. Not only does the house smell wonderful, but my family can hardly wait for the cupcakes to be baked, cooled, and frosted.
These pumpkin spice cupcakes are always a big hit with my family and friends.
Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes (full recipe card down below)
- spice cake mix
- 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin
- eggs
- water
- vegetable oil
For the cream cheese frosting, you’ll need:
- cream cheese
- butter
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- Candy corn OR candy pumpkins (for garnish)
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are the perfect cupcakes for fall! They begin with a spice cake mix. A cream cheese frosting adds extra flavor to these delicious cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1 box spice cake mix
- 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 (8 oz.) block cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 box (1 lb.) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Candy corn OR candy pumpkins, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Place cupcake liners in muffin tins.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pumpkin, oil, eggs and water. Mix according to package directions.
- Bake according to the directions on the cake mix. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from tin and cool completely.
- Mix butter and cream cheese until well combined. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Mix until well combined. Frost cupcakes. Top with candy corn or candy pumpkins.
Nutrition Information
Yield
24Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 170Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 27mgSodium 183mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 0gSugar 15gProtein 2g
Making Fall Memories
In a couple of weeks, I’ll be adding new fall memories when I hit the road to visit friends and family at the cabin. I can hardly wait!
Originally published in September 2015, updated September 2020
44 comments
Those cupcakes look divine! I love Fall!
Cupcakes look delicious! Thanks for sharing x
I can smell/taste them now! I LOVE all things pumpkin…and FALL!
I’m all for pumpkin in the fall! Can’t wait to try out these yummy looking cupcakes 🙂 Thanks for sharing your recipe.
I have not done much for Fall but of course, I am not home. I love all the tastes and smells of Fall. I think I have that spray at home. Hubby got it from Walmart. It makes the house smell so good!
I actually made pumpkin pie cupcakes last week. My husband loves them and actually found the recipe for me to make him some on Pinterest. I guess that’s the only time a man gets on pinterest is when he wants his wife to make him something, but he enjoyed them and there really good. These look better because of your topping! Yum!
Fall may be my most favorite of seasons. I love the beautiful colors and wonderful aromas. Thanks for taking me on a walk through my childhood Fall memories. 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
I have a confession, I LOVE fall but HATE the Pumpkin Spice craze! Although, I do LOVE cupcakes and these do look super yummy. I might just have to give this recipe a try <3
OMG these cupcakes sound all sorts of deliciousness!! I still can’t believe pumpkin spice season is here! Crazy how fast time goes by!
Yeah Time flies, just the other day you wrote this and am here sharing the same sentiments on the pumpkin spice. This summer I will buy this for my kids as I buy them a floor cue rack I promised earlier.
I WANT these right now! They look so yummy and perfect for this time of year!
I haven’t tried either of the new scents. I’d want to try the Pumpkin Pitstop first of the two.
I love everything about fall! Pumpkin pie, pumpkin scents, beautiful leaves and fresh air!
Yum! Those cupcakes look amazing. And fall is my favorite season! I just picked up some of these Glade products!
I love everything about the Fall specially keeping my home smelling wonderful. Your cupcakes are perfect! My kids would gobble them up!
wow is it pumpkin season again. Well I have to say these look scrumptious and so easy to make. I need to try these out for a brunch I am having.
those cupcakes look so good. I love smelling pumpkin n my house I would love this scent for sure.
Fall is just the best time of year! I love the looks and smells of the season, and pumpkin spice is definitely a signature smell of autumn. I can’t wait to try out your recipe – and maybe a candle or two to keep the aroma fresh throughout the house all season!
Those cupcakes look awesome! I’m going to have to look for the new Glade Fall Collection! I love fall scents!
Fall is my favorite time of year also.and I love everything pumpkin! I will definitely be checking out whether where I shop they have these 2 scents from Glade–and getting them if they do,
I love that Mellocreme Pumpkins were used as a topper for these cupcakes – that is so cute (and I love that candy!) You have me in the mood for pumpkin spice now.
I love fall. I’m one of those people who doesn’t like pumpkins though. I’m more of an apple girl. I hope you post some apple spice cupcakes soon!
Those cupcakes look so fluffy and delicious! I bet your house smells amazing too.
These cupcakes look so adorable and delicious. I love all things Fall and especially the unique scents of Autumn. Thank you for sharing on #HomeMattersParty.
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Alli, I love these cupcakes! Got time to stop by tonight to share them at my blog hop? We start at 7pm ET!
Sinea
Ducks ‘n a Row