Description
These Impossible Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes offer the rich, creamy texture of pumpkin pie in an easy-to-make, crustless cupcake form. Perfect for fall gatherings and Thanksgiving, they combine traditional pumpkin pie flavors with a convenient cupcake format, topped optionally with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- â…” cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners to ensure easy removal of cupcakes.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and evaporated milk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into the wet mixture. Whisk until the batter is fully incorporated; expect the batter to be thinner than traditional cupcake batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly pour the batter into the prepared muffin liners, filling each about three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. The cupcakes should puff up and a toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean, indicating they are set.
- Cool Down: Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 20 minutes to slightly set before transferring them to the refrigerator.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 1 hour before serving to achieve the dense, pie-like texture these cupcakes are known for.
- Serve: Optionally, top each cupcake with whipped cream before enjoying for added flavor and presentation.
Notes
- These cupcakes have the texture of pumpkin pie rather than traditional cake.
- Store chilled and serve cold or slightly cool for best flavor and consistency.
- Do not overbake to maintain moistness and pie-like texture.
- Make sure to chill adequately to allow the cupcakes to set properly.
