Name: Spiderweb Cupcakes (Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup pumpkin puree; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup; ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted and browned; 1 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, at room temperature; 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Spiderweb Cupcakes (Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting)

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By: Blahnik Baker (via Aclassictwist)

Original Publish: Dec 6, 2018

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 45 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Yields: 18

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tins with liners and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy on medium speed, about 3 minutes. Add the pumpkin puree and mix until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well before each addition. Scrape bowl as needed.
Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Divide batter into prepared baking liners. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese on medium high until completely smooth about 2-3 minutes.