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Pumpkin Swirl Cupcakes – Easy Recipes for a Festive Treat

Celebrate fall with these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Swirl Cupcakes—an easy recipe bursting with autumn spices and creamy cheesecake swirls.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Author: Betty

Ingredients

For the Pumpkin Cupcakes

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

For the Cream Cheese Swirl

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, oil, milk, eggs, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full with pumpkin batter.
  5. Add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture on top of each cupcake and swirl gently with a toothpick.
  6. Bake for 17–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely before serving.

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving gatherings. You can also top them with cream cheese frosting for extra decadence.