Pumpkin Cupcakes with Sunflower Nut Filling

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Sunflower Nut Filling
95 min.
24
289kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cupcakes with Sunflower Nut Filling! Perfectly moist and bursting with the warm spices of pumpkin pie, these cupcakes are a must-try for anyone looking to celebrate the season. With a rich, dairy-free frosting that complements the pumpkin base, each bite is a heavenly experience that will leave your taste buds dancing.

What sets these cupcakes apart is the surprise filling of roasted sunflower nuts mixed with fluffy white frosting, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that perfectly balances the sweetness of the cake. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering, a Halloween party, or simply craving a sweet treat, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and family alike.

Not only are they delicious, but they are also easy to make, taking just 95 minutes from start to finish. With 24 servings, you can share the joy of these scrumptious cupcakes with everyone around you. Plus, the vibrant orange frosting and playful jack-o-lantern faces made with black decorating gel add a fun and festive touch that will brighten up any dessert table.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of these Pumpkin Cupcakes with Sunflower Nut Filling. They are the perfect way to embrace the flavors of autumn while satisfying your sweet tooth!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 
  • cup pumpkin pie filling/mix canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • 0.8 cup roasted sunflower seeds salted
  • 16 oz fluffy frosting white
  • teaspoon purple gel food coloring 
  • 0.7 oz decorating gel black

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • muffin liners
  • melon baller

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each 1/2 full.
  4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean.
  5. Remove from pan; place on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  6. In large bowl, mix fluffy white frosting and sunflower nuts. With melon baller, scoop out center of each cupcake, scooping almost to bottom of cupcake. Spoon about 1 tablespoon frosting mixture into center of each cupcake.
  7. In medium bowl, mix creamy white frosting and orange gel food color until well blended.
  8. Spread over tops of filled cupcakes. Use black decorating gel to make a jack-o-lantern face on top of each cupcake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories289kcal
Protein3.37%
Fat36.04%
Carbs60.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.58
Glycemic Load
9.66
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.4756521582603%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:289.12kcal
14.46%
Fat:11.7g
18%
Saturated Fat:2.28g
14.23%
Carbohydrates:44.24g
14.75%
Net Carbohydrates:42.59g
15.49%
Sugar:30.35g
33.73%
Cholesterol:20.46mg
6.82%
Sodium:280.1mg
12.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.46g
4.93%
Vitamin A:963.82IU
19.28%
Vitamin E:2.54mg
16.96%
Phosphorus:136.84mg
13.68%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.76%
Vitamin K:10.66µg
10.16%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.44%
Folate:33.71µg
8.43%
Selenium:5.8µg
8.28%
Fiber:1.65g
6.61%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
6.02%
Calcium:58.07mg
5.81%
Copper:0.1mg
5.22%
Iron:0.91mg
5.08%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.71%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.97%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.88%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.7%
Magnesium:10.47mg
2.62%
Potassium:65.41mg
1.87%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.17%