Maple Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes | Adams Extract | Gonzales, TX

Maple Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

A comforting seasonal treat!

Servings:

Makes: 24 Cupcakes

Prep Time/Cook Time: 15 minutes/30 minutes

Cupcakes

Ingredients:
  • 3 Cups Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon ADAMS PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Cups Sugar
  • 1 1/4 Cup Butter
  • 1 Cup Pumpkin
  • 5 Eggs
  • 1 Cup Buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons ADAMS BEST VANILLA
  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons ADAMS MAPLE FLAVORING
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.  Line 2 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.  In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, ADAMS pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt.  Stir with a whisk to combine and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the sugar, butter and pumpkin.  Beat on medium speed for five (5) minutes.  Add the eggs, one at a time, beating between each addition. Add the flour mixture and buttermilk, alternating between the two, starting and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined. Add ADAMS BEST vanilla and ADAMS maple extract. Mix just until combined. Carefully fill the muffin liners 3/4 of the way full. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting

Ingredients:
  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, softened
  • 3/4 Cup Butter (softened)
  • 1/2 Teaspoon ADAMS BEST VANILLA
  • 1/2 Teaspoon ADAMS MAPLE FLAVORING
  • 3/4 pound Powdered Sugar
Directions:
Combine the cream cheese, butter ADAMS BEST vanilla and ADAMS maple extract in a bowl.  Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until creamy, smooth and desired consistency.  Top cupcakes with frosting and drizzle with maple syrup and a dusting of cinnamon