The Best Pumpkin Cupcakes with Creamy Turkey Bacon Frosting
Delight in the flavors of fall with these moist and flavorful pumpkin cupcakes topped with a savory creamy turkey bacon frosting!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sugars, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the crumbled turkey bacon.
- Fill the cupcake liners halfway with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Let cool before frosting with creamy turkey bacon frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Using fresh pumpkin puree yields the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cupcakes, Turkey Bacon Frosting