Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Pumpkin Cupcake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting


***I found this Post in my drafts but guess I never posted it!!  This was from last Friday when I was sitting at the airport!!  LOL!  ***


Hello Everyone!!

Wow!  It's been quite an afternoon/evening.  I have been sitting at the airport for 4 hours now.  My original flight to Utah was at 2:40.  We all got on the plane, took off, and then about 20-30 minutes into the flight there is an announcement from the captain that they need to turn back around and land back in Oklahoma where we just left.  There was some problems with the pressure in the plane.  We arrived safely, got off the plane while they looked at it, and then waited 2 hours why they were deciding if we would get back on or not.  They then announced that they could not fix it and the flight was completely cancelled.  YIKES!  My niece is getting married in the morning and I really wanted to be there to represent my family.  I then found out that ALL flights going to Utah tonight were completely BOOKED!  Double YIKES!  After waiting another hour and a half I decided to go to the front desk and see if I could get something for tomorrow.  The AWESOME front desk person was able to get me a ticket on the flight later tonight!  Someone had just cancelled their flight and he slipped me right in!  Soooo awesome!!  So, here I sit on my computer waiting to board my plane........ again!  I'm just so happy that we were all safe.  




I really wanted to share this super easy Pumpkin Cupcake recipe that I actually made up all by myself.  Yaaayyy meeee!!  LOL!!  These actually did turn out!  Are you surprised?  I was!!




Pumpkin Cupcake  (This is a double batch.  Cut in half for regular batch.)
2 sticks of butter (softened)
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cans pumpkin (the regular sized can)

4 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3-4 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg
1 to 1 1/2 cups milk 

Cream butter in a mixer.  Add sugar one cup at a time.  Add eggs cream together.  Add Vanilla & Pumpkin.  Blend well.  Add all flour, soda, powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg.  Mix but do not over mix.  Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups of milk.  You do not want it to be too thin or too thick.  Spoon into cupcake wrappers (I use a ice cream scooper).  Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 21-22 minutes.  

Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting (You will need to double if you are planning on making the double batch above.)
1 block cream cheese
6-7 cups powdered sugar
1/4-1/2 cup milk
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg

Cream the cream cheese in the mixer.  Add powdered sugar one cup at a time blending each one well.  Add mild a little at a time to the right consistency that you are looking for.  Add cinnamon and nutmeg, mix well.  

VIOLA!!!!

65 comments:

Sheila aka SassyLady said...

That is wonderful that they were able to get you on in time to be with your family.
The cupcakes look yummy!

CarrieT said...

Looks and sounds YUMMY! Robyn, you are getting me in the mood for fall :)

Night Cricut said...

Yummy!! Okay, gonna make these this weekend!

cherie said...

cupcakes look yummy how did you do the frosting on top. Do you have a big tube
Cherie

Court said...

Thanks for the recipe - it looks AMAZING - I love the idea of the cinnamon cream cheese frosting - never put the cinnamon in before!

Hugs!

Arin F said...

Oh Robyn I have been in your shoes before with the whole business at the airport. I used to live in Dallas and Colorado... for some reason weather loves to pester the weary travelers there! :-)
As for the cupcake recipe! LOVE IT! You speak my language for the love of Fall I have. I can't wait to make these! BTW: I used your cream cheese frosting recipe that you posted a few months back and it was perfect and quick! Thank you!

Java Jen's Creations said...

Wow!! These look amazing!! This is a recipe that I will definitely be trying!! Thanks, Robyn!!!

Scrappin Rabbit Designs said...

Hi Robyn glad you got another flight. Thanks for the yummy recipe I can't wait to try it out soon. I am so ready for fall and cooler weather. :)

TheFishie said...

This recipe looks fantastic! I love making pumpkin goodies because while my friends and family love pumpkin things, I'm not a huge fan. Thus, tasty pumpkin recipes that I make bring me lots of love, but hardly any calories. Glad your flight worked out. Thanks for the inspiration.

by DeeDee said...

Looks yummy Robin! I was getting ready to make cupcakes with pumpkin, I think I will try yours.

DIANA L. said...

Yum I'm going to try your recipe this weekend thanks for sharing more of your life
hugs, DIANA L.

Cathi said...

Wonderful! Makes me feel like fall,and fall is my favorite season. =)

gayle-rn said...

Hi Robyn,
WOW does this sound delicious!!! I LOVE pumpkin let alone in the cupcake form and cream cheese frosting is also my absolute favorite and that little touch of cinnamon and nutmeg does it for me. I can actually smell em in the oven.MMMMMMM thanx for sharing.Gayle

Elizabeth said...

Ok, guess what I am making this weekend. These look awesome!!! Thanks! Glad you made it to the wedding:) http://visionsofpaper.blogspot.com/

mema said...

Sounds and looks YUMMY!!
I will be baking tonite!
Thanks Robyn,
mema

Gweny said...

sounds yummo.. I would put raisins in mine just cuz I love any kind of pumpkin bread with raisins.. ha ha..

Samantha J Designs (Wife2TJ) said...

Glad everything worked out! Those look absolutely scrumptious. I will have to try to make them. Fall is my favorite time of year. I <3 everything pumpkin so this looks really yummy! TFS!!! -Sam :-)

Princess Hilda said...

wonderful

Jill_in_AL said...

Rock on with the PINK baking! YUM and can't wait to try them. Come on fall, come on football season, come on cooler weather!

Lisa said...

Yeesh! I am glad things worked out so well for yo. And thank you for the yummy recipe! A recipe I KNOW my picky hubby will LOVE! LOL Take care!

Missy said...

Mmmmm these sound fantastic, just in time for fall, too!! Since there's pumpkin in them you get to eat a cupcake and count it as a serving of veggies, right!!?? :)

Anonymous said...

You get pumpkin in a can??? (said incredulously from NZ)

Ashley said...

I am going to have to make these!! They sound amazing!!

Sandy from Ukiah said...

So glad you were able to get a flight out... and those cupcakes do look YUMMY... hugs from ukiah

Karen said...

Great .....welcome back to Utah...wish I could meet you while you are here visiting! Have fun!

Marlene said...

These cupcakes sound so yummy but I'm confused by "regular" size can of pumpkin. Do you mean a 15 oz (like a can of vegetables) or the bigger can? My hours at school were cut so now I have ALOT of time to fill and I would love to try your recipes.

Anonymous said...

The cupcakes sound good but really make me hungry !
A.N.

Christeen said...

I'd love to give this a try but I have never seen pumpkin in a can in Australia! Is it the same as fresh mashed pumpkin?

Deneen said...

These sound so yummy! Thanks for sharing. I am going to print and save this recipe.

Annette said...

Glad you made it to the wedding. Thxs for the recipe. TFS!

Shannon said...

Robyn....so glad that you are safe and that you got rebooked for a later flight. Enjoy your niece's wedding

The pumpkin cupcakes look devine. I will have to make them for my son as his birthday is Hallowe'en and he LOVES pumpkin cake!

TFS!

Carissa said...

Those sound so yummy!

So glad you're safe and that you were able to be at the wedding!

MissChelle said...

OOOOOMGOSH those sound so yummy!!! I wonder if there's a way to make them Weight Watchers friendly? I'll have to think about it. LOL :D

Dreama said...

Glad it all worked out for you and thanks for this recipe. I'm printing it as I write this. Can't wait to try them.

Melissa said...

Glad everything worked out for you! I guess you were meant to be at the wedding!! :) Thanks so much for this recipe...I LOVE anything baked with pumpkin and cream cheese!! YUM!!!

Meggan said...

These sound amazing. Going to have to try them.

Connie J Miller said...

My son loves pumpkin so I made these and sent them to him at college he loved them didn't care for the frosting. Since he was away I used the can frosting. (lol like I use anything else) and put the cinnamon in it and was able to close it again.

Connie J Miller said...

My son loves pumpkin so I made these and sent them to him at college he loved them didn't care for the frosting. Since he was away I used the can frosting. (lol like I use anything else) and put the cinnamon in it and was able to close it again.

Alex said...

Perfect for fall! Thanks for sharing, they look so beautiful too :)

Creations by Shirl said...

TFS - I will try this receipe out!
Yummo!

Tennessee Beader said...

Oh my GOSH 3 cups of sugar! You're killing me... Gotta try 'em tho...

mamawcindy said...

These look so Good!!!! I have got to make these with my Grand Children. Thanks for the recipe. :0)
cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com

Creative Mine by Maria said...

I'm making this for my mom's Birthday.

Creative Mine by Maria said...

I'm making this for my mom's Birthday.

Diana Lynn Martin said...

Way to get on that flight girl! Never underestimate the power of blond hair & boobs!

Jean M. said...

Yummy...but how did you gett eh frosting to look so perfectly swirled?

CraftyJAR said...

Glad you finally got a flight. I hope the wedding was fun. Thanks for the recipe, the cupcakes look yummy!
Judy

Karen's Mind Thoughts said...

Sounds wonderful!

laurakim said...

OMG! I love pumpkin cake, and these cupcakes are really calling to me. I shall make some this week-end, as my grandchildren are coming to town.

grammygoodson@bellsouth.net
http://www.midnightcropper.blogspot.com

Kellyz Krafting Again said...

Robyn these look soooooooooooo yummy, thank you for sharing your homemade receipe!

KayB said...

Hey Robyn!! I saw you're sponsoring the Labor of Love Halloween Blog hop on Ellen's blog at cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com. This cause is so wonderful. Way to go and may you be blessed with lots of Halloween treats this year!!

Year Old Birthday Party Ideas said...

Sounds YUMMY Robyn!

Eva said...

What a good GHOUL you are for sponsoring the Labor of Love Halloween Hop happening today, Awesome of you for such a great cause!!!
Eva :0)
http://evasscrapsncards.blogspot.com
I have a giveaway on my blog right now

Jens Craft Corner said...

What a good GHOUL you are for sponsoring the Labor of Love Halloween Hop happening today. What a great labor of love for such a wonderful cause.

CreativeRich said...

Hi Robyn! I was making a cupcake pop up card when I saw your pumpkin cupcakes, so I decided to model my pop up cupcake card after your real cupcakes. I'm a much better paper crafter than a cook! Take a look and let me know what you think!

Kathy's Kreative Spot said...

What a good GHOUL you are for sponsoring the Labor of Love Halloween Hop, happening today.
Kathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom

Dee Burns said...

Robyn, so glad you are safe. The cupcakes look sweet and sound great. My DH's B-day was Tuesday but will celebrate on Sunday with his parents...I may have to try this recipe instead of a cake.
Thanks
Dee B

Vicki said...

The cupcakes look yummy. What a good GHOUL you are for sponsoring the Labor of Love Halloween Hop, happening today.

Vicki
vwilson577 at yahoo. com.

Timeless Creations said...

yum yum yum, my mouth is watering! =)

mamawcindy said...

Robyn,
What a good GHOUL you are for Sponsoring the Labor Of Love Halloween Hop happening today. Super Sweet of you. Hope you had a chance to check out the Banners. They are Awesome. The Children are going to Love them. :0)
cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com

Cynthia Vanderhoek said...

Robyn, I am poppin in from the blog that Ellen is doing...the Labor of Love Halloween Banner Blog Hop. I wanted to let you know that I like this recipie and already copied it and printed it out to make some yummies this weekend. Thanks for your consistent posts. Love your stamps too. Missing your videos with you and Carlee messin' around. Ü Cynthia V.

What Can I Do Today? said...

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dprince said...

I made the pumpkin cupcakes last weekend and they were fantastic!!!! Thanks for the receipe...

Connie Gage said...

I'm so glad you got on a flight and in enough time, that's super. thank you for the cupcake recipe and I'm going to try them on my grnadchildren whom I watch almost every week-end while their mom works. THANK YOU. they look so yummy.

Joyce A said...

Made the cupcakes, my husband said they were better than our well-known cupcake place in town...wow, what a compliment...thank you for the recipe...Joyce A.