Indulge in the warm flavors of pumpkin and maple with these gluten-free cupcakes. They are moist, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and topped with a luscious maple cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall or anytime you're craving a delightful gluten-free treat.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour. 1 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 1 tsp ground cinnamon. 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg. 1/2 tsp ground cloves. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 large eggs. 1 cup canned pumpkin puree. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup milk. For Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:. 8 oz cream cheese, softened. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2 cups powdered sugar. 1/4 cup pure maple syrup. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon.
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. To prepare the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Beat until the frosting is well combined and has a smooth consistency. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting using a piping bag or a butter knife. Enjoy your delicious Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting!