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Impossible pumpkin pie cupcakes pack all the pumpkin pie flavor into individual servings. A delicious mashup between pumpkin pie and a cupcake, these are a perfect dessert for the holidays, a special dinner, or anytime just to fulfil that pumpkin spice craving.
Speaking of pumpkin, you’ll also want to check out our recipe for everyone’s favorite Pumpkin Roll or our super yummy No-Churn Pumpkin Ice Cream. As much as we humans love our pumpkin foods, it’s also a healthy treat for our canine friends as well! Let you dogs in on the fun by whipping up a batch of Pumpkin Dog Treats.
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Ingredients For Impossible Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
You will need:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- whipped cream and cinnamon for topping optional
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
Canned Pumpkin Pie Filling: You can use this instead of pure pumpkin puree, just eliminate the pumpkin pie spice from the recipe. Do be aware that the spices in the canned pumpkin pie filling may be different than what is called for in this recipe, so the taste of the finished cupcakes might be slightly different.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: You can mix up your own spice mix instead of using pumpkin pie spice. In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp ground cinnamon, 4 tsp ground ginger, 3 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp ground cloves, and 1 tsp ground allspice.
Nutmeg: Nutmeg is one of the ingredients in pumpkin pie spice, so you might want to add just a tiny dash to the top of your cupcakes. You can do this instead of topping with ground cinnamon, or along with the cinnamon.
Ice Cream: While most people top their pumpkin pie with whipped cream, some love a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If this is you, try topping the pumpkin cupcakes with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream right before serving.
Frosting: These cupcakes could also be treated like pumpkin pie muffins. In that case, add a drizzle of your favorite frosting and then a dash of cinnamon.
How to make this impossible pumpkin pie cupcakes recipe
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
PRO TIP: It is important to NOT use a handheld or stand mixer for this recipe.
STEP TWO: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk dry ingredients (not the cornstarch).
STEP THREE: In another medium mixing bowl, whisk the wet ingredients (and the cornstarch).
STEP FOUR: Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Whisking only until the ingredients are incorporated, do not over whisk the filing.
STEP FIVE: You can line a cupcake pan with foil baking cup liners that have been sprayed with non-stick spray, or use only Baker’s Joy spray. If you use plain paper cupcake liners, you must also spray with non-stick spray. The liners will stick if not sprayed.
STEP SIX: Pour filling into the prepared cupcake pan, filling each ⅔ full.
STEP SEVEN: Bake for 25 minutes.
STEP EIGHT: Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes sit in the pan for 20 minutes.
STEP NINE: Remove each cupcake from the pan (even if no liner was used) and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. This extra hour is needed to ensure the cupcakes properly set.
STORAGE
IN THE FRIDGE: The pumpkin pie cupcakes will stay fresh in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to five days.
IN THE FREEZER: Store the cupcakes in zip top bags or another airtight container and freeze for up to three months. Thaw completely before topping and then serving.
Impossible pumpkin pie cupcakes are the perfect pumpkin flavor filled dessert in an individual serving size that you can make in a snap. You’ll love how easy these sweet little cupcakes are to serve and customize with different toppings.
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Impossible Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- whipped cream and cinnamon for topping optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350
- It is important to NOT use a hand held or stand mixer for this recipe.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk dry ingredients (notthe cornstarch)
- In another medium mixing bowl, whisk the wet ingredients (and the cornstarch)
- Whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Whisking only until the ingredients are incorporated, do not over whisk the filing.
- You can line a cupcake pan with foil baking cup liners that have been sprayed with non stick spray, or use only Baker’s Joy spray. If you use plain paper cupcake liners, you must also spray with non stick spray. The liners will stick if not sprayed.
- Pour filling into the prepared cupcake pan, filling each ⅔ full.
- Bake for 25 minutes
- Remove from the oven and let the cupcakes sit in the pan for 20 minutes.
- Remove each cupcake from the pan (even if no liner was used) and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour. (This extra hour is needed to ensure the cupcakes properly set)
The recipe ingredients for the pumpkin pie cupcakes does not list brown sugar but the directions say white and brown sugar . Plus one list says 1/2 cup of flour the other says 3/4 cup flour . What is the actual ingredients ?
Hi, Rena – I’m sorry for any confusion. Everything is correct now! 🙂 Enjoy!!
Hello, my name is Misty. I noticed there must be a mistake in this recipe. Twice it says brown sugar and vanilla but there is no measurement for it. Please help as I’d really like to make this. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Misty M.
Hi, Misty – I’m sorry for any confusion – the recipe card is correct so you should be all set to follow it and have them turn out beautiful! Enjoy 🙂
what is the difference can pumpkin and puree thanks
Plain pumpkin and pumpkin puree are the same thing. The difference would be using pre-mixed pumpkin pie filling instead of plain pumpkin/pumpkin puree. Enjoy!
Could this be baked in a loaf pan instead of cupcakes?
I haven’t tried it that way and I’m not sure if it would set up right. We do have a crustless pumpkin pie you might like. Click here to see! Enjoy 🙂
Can you make this in mini muffin/cupcake pans instead and if so, do you know how long to bake them for? If you don’t have a time, does a toothpick inserted come out clean when they’re done?
I have not tried baking in the mini size for these. You did bake until a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!