Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp [Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice]
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks, softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup Nutella

Instruction

  • Combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, pumpkin, eggs, and water.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just moist.
  • Prepare muffin tins with paper cups and fill each cup 2/3 full of batter; about 20 cupcakes.
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 18 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
  • Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Prepare frosting by beating the butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer.
  • Beat in the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Add the Nutella and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Fill a pastry bag with a large tip full of frosting and swirl on top of cupcakes.
  • Store in an airtight container.