It’s finally Fall, which means I’ve finally gotten over myself (and summer) and have decided to treat you all to an amazing Pumpkin dessert. I feel like all we ever see is Pumpkin and Chocolate or Pumpkin and Cream Cheese, but it’s time for a different flavor profile to work it’s way into the mix… KAHLUA!
Sweet and moist pumpkin cupcakes topped with a whipped Kahlua frosting. The perfect pair as we head into fall! Seriously though, it’s amazing and this flavor combo leaves all the others in the dust! If you frequent this blog, then you know I love Kahlua! I actually don’t care for drinking it, I’m more of a whiskey girl, but I love cooking and baking with it! Since I first made my Kahlua Whipped Cream last winter, it’s inspired so many other recipes like my Kahlua Hot Chocolate and Dark Chocolate & Kahlua Fudge Brownies. It’s been a while since I’ve used it, so I thought I’d work it into a seasonal dessert with these Pumpkin Kahlua Cupcakes!
ย I didn’t want to jump on the pumpkin wagon until it was officially fall because I was clinging on to the last bits of summer and a pumpkin dessert would make the falling leaves all too real! I think I held my ground pretty well, but I know many of you are eager for all the sweet pumpkin treats fall brings. I actually made four pumpkin goodies this past weekend that will be popping up here on the blog over the next few weeks. I know what you’re thinking though… four is not enough. Well don’t worry, I have many more planned, but four is a good start, especially with some of the other great goodies I have lined up for you now that the cooler weather is here!
Want more pumpkin recipes? Follow my Pumpkin Passion Board on Pinterest!
Want more cupcakes? Check out my Coconut Oreo Fudge Cupcakes or my Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Raspberry Vanilla Creme!
Pumpkin Kahlua Cupcakes
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
- 1 box Spice Cake Mix
- 1 Package Instant Pumpkin Spice Pudding Mix
- 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Pie Mix or Canned Pumpkin, but add 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 4 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
Frosting:
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Confectioners' Sugar
- 1/3 cup Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 75 ml Kahlua
- Pumpkin Pie Spice optional
Instructions
Cupcakes:
- Preheat oven to 375 F.
- Line cupcake pan with liners.
- Combine all cupcake ingredients in a large bowl or stand mixer and beat until combined.
- Add about 2 tbsp of batter to each liner so they're 1/2 - 3/4 full.
- Reduce heat to 350 F.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until toothpick comes clean.
- Let set in pan for a couple minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Frosting:
- Whip heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, pudding mix and vanilla extract until cream starts to get light and fluffy.
- Add Kahlua in near the end of the whipping and whip until stiff peak form.
- Pipe onto cooled cupcakes and dust with Pumpkin Pie Spice.
Antionette Blake says
oh yes, I could add Kahlua to my cakes too!
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Yes you could, it’s such a great ingredient to work with in baking!
Rene says
Rebecca, these sound perfect! My sister’s birthday is in October and I will definitely be making these for her ๐
[email protected] says
Enjoy, it’s such and easy recipe! I took them into work today and they didn’t last long, so good!
Carrie Perrins says
Hi! I was just wondering it meant by pumpkin pie mix in the recipe??
Carrie
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It’s canned pumpkin pie mix, if you can’t find pie mix, just use straight pumpkin and add about a tsp of Pumpkin Pie Spice ๐
Dan from Platter Talk says
Stunning display of delicious looking cupcakes, here – perfect for Halloween season!
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Thank, Dan!
Christine @ One TIPsy Chick says
This looks so easy and so delish!
Pure Grace Farms says
Beautiful. I never thought of putting kahlua and pumpkin together, It sounds like a delicious combination.
Danita @ O Taste and See says
Great flavor combo!
Jamie H says
Kahlua is my favorite. I haven’t tried baking with it, but I do love drinking it. Now I’m going to have to check out your other Kahlua posts!
Debi @ Life Currents says
These cupcakes are awesome! I love everything about them. And your pictures are drool worthy!
Katie Pierce says
Oh my these sound great and right up my alley! ๐
April says
Those sound so good! I love out of the box flavored cupcakes!
[email protected] says
Thank you! These was definitely a fun flavor pair!