Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Is there anything more classic than the combination of pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting? They’re a seasonal staple that people look forward to as much as divisive PSL. I’m skipping the lattes and pulling out the pumpkin spice for these Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting.
There’s something magic about the combination of naturally sweet pumpkin kissed with warm spices and crowned in tangy cream cheese frosting. These cupcakes are so irresistible you won’t even know their both Gluten Free and Dairy Free.
Hand Held Treat
When it comes to desserts there’s something just so happy about cupcakes. Between the individual portions and the festive flourish of frosting they’re already the perfect treat. These Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a fun fall favorite perfect for any occasion.
I don’t know about you but as soon as it gets slightly cooler, there seem to be more events to go to. In addition to Thanksgiving and Christmas autumn just seems to call for inviting friends and family over. Cupcakes are always an instant crown pleaser and seem to make everyone universally happy.
I love these cupcakes for both the flavor and the texture. Besides adding a natural sweetness, the pumpkin puree adds moisture to every bite. To bump up the pumpkin spice flavor, allspice is also added. Every bite gives you that kiss of warmth.
Spicing Up Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Skip the box mix and let’s make homemade cupcakes from scratch. Not only can you control all of the ingredients but they also mix up quickly and are easy to make.
To keep these Gluten Free I am using 1.1 Gluten Free flour. This means that it measures in the same way that All Purpose flour measures, without the worry of adding any additional starches.
To make your Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting you are going to begin by mixing your sugars and melted Dairy Free butter together before adding the rest of your wet ingredients.
Once your wet ingredients are incorporated you can add the dry ingredients. Always be careful of just combining them and not over mixing. These bake for 25-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and the tops are golden.
Always allow the cupcakes to fully cool before frosting them. I know the anticipation is real! To make your frosting make sure your Dairy Free cream cheese is at room temperature. Blend everything together until light, fluffy, and creamy. You can use a piping bag, offset spatula, or even a ziplock bag with the corner clipped.
Are you looking for more holiday baking ideas? Make sure to check out my recipe for Gluten Free Sweet Potato Cake with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting. Now let’s get baking!
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Cupcake pan
Ingredients
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes
- 3 cups Gluten Free 1.1 flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 8 tbsp Dairy Free butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 15 oz pumkin puree
Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting
- 12 oz Dairy Free cream cheese
- 3 cups powdered cugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup oat milk
Instructions
Gluten Free Pumpkin Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 12 tin muffin pan with non stick baking spray. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl add the melted butter and sugar. Beat for 3 minutes before adding the eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin puree. Mix to combine.
- Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated.
- Divide the batter in the muffin tin.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting
- Mix all of the ingredients together until smooth and fluffy.
- Pipe onto cupcakes. Enjoy!