Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are a popular seasonal treat, especially in North America during autumn. They consist of a moist, spiced pumpkin cake base, typically flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These cupcakes are generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with the frosting contributing significantly to the fat and sugar content. A single cupcake can provide a good source of Vitamin A from the pumpkin, but typically ranges from 300 to 450 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	32 g
Sodium	220 mg
Vitamin A	120 µg RAE
Vitamin C	2 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Folate	40 µg DFE
Phosphorus	60 mg

Per 1 cupcake (approx. 110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'pumpkin spice' flavor profile is a modern cultural phenomenon, often associated with the fall season and popularized by coffee chains, while the cream cheese frosting is a classic American pairing that adds a tangy contrast to the sweet, spiced cake.