{"id":32274,"date":"2018-11-02T06:00:18","date_gmt":"2018-11-02T10:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/?p=32274"},"modified":"2025-11-12T15:52:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:52:17","slug":"pumpkin-cupcakes-8-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2018\/11\/pumpkin-cupcakes-8-ways.html","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin Cupcakes 8 Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Pumpkin Cupcakes 8 Ways &#8211; Eight ways to decorate a pumpkin cupcake with buttercream frosting.\u00a0Learn how to pipe rosette pumpkins, short pumpkins, tall pumpkins, easy pumpkins and frilly pumpkins!<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32291\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-5.jpg\" alt=\"8 Ways to Decorate a Pumpkin Cupcake with Buttercream Frosting | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-5.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-5-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-5-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-pvp.jpg\" alt=\"8 Ways to Decorate a Pumpkin Cupcake with Buttercream Frosting | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"2085\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-pvp.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-pvp-173x600.jpg 173w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-pvp-259x900.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32278\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-2.jpg\" alt=\"8 Ways to Decorate a Pumpkin Cupcake with Buttercream Frosting | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-2-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-2-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even though Halloween has come and gone, there&#8217;s no reason to end our relationship with everything pumpkin. Especially when Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. We have a vast selection of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/?s=pumpkin\">pumpkin recipes<\/a><\/strong> here on the blog and more than a few delicious pumpkin cupcakes (like this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2011\/11\/pumpkin-cupcakes-recipe.html\" rel=\"\">classic recipe<\/a><\/strong> and this one with <a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2017\/09\/baileys-pumpkin-spice-cupcakes.html\"><strong>Baileys and pecans<\/strong><\/a>)! But what about the frosting? How can you decorate a pumpkin cupcake to make it look as good as it tastes? Today I&#8217;m showing you some fun ways to pipe your frosting &#8211; some of these are tried and true classics while others are brand new. Any or all of them would be a beautiful addition to your fall harvest table.\u00a0<strong>Here&#8217;s 8 Ways to Frost a Pumpkin Cupcake!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32279\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-3.jpg\" alt=\"8 Ways to Decorate a Pumpkin Cupcake with Buttercream Frosting | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-3-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-3-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Because this project is all about the piping and words simply cannot do it justice, I&#8217;m hooking you up with a supply list and a video tutorial. I hope you give it a play to see how all eight designs come together. Some are easier than others but all are achievable with a little practice. I used our classic pumpkin cupcakes with an all butter buttercream (because cream cheese frosting  won&#8217;t hold it&#8217;s shape quite as well.) If you make any of these for your fall gatherings or Thanksgiving, share it with us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thecakeblog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a> so I can see your creations! Just tag @thecakeblog or use #thecakeblog. Can&#8217;t wait to see what you do with this! <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32283\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-9.jpg\" alt=\"8 Ways to Decorate a Pumpkin Cupcake with Buttercream Frosting | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-9.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-9-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-9-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8 WAYS TO FROST PUMPKIN CUPCAKES<\/strong><br \/>\na tutorial by <a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/about\">Carrie Sellman<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Supplies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2011\/11\/pumpkin-cupcakes-recipe.html\" rel=\"\"><strong>Pumpkin Cupcakes<\/strong><\/a> or any cupcake of choice<\/li>\n<li>Buttercream Frosting of choice<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FGJvSW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Soft gel paste food color<\/strong><\/a> (red, yellow, brown, green and black)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ab5Wh4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Piping Bags<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2xPS2zb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Couplers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2A9LnRT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Piping Tip #104<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2xQhTae\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Piping Tip #352<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2qphv0e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Piping Tip #3<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2qnMx8I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Piping Tip #867<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Sx2tCF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Piping Tip 1A<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2SBl6Fn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Piping Tip 1M<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2EAMQU9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tapered head mini offset spatula<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>VIDEO TUTORIAL<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"HyJdZXkn\" data-player-type=\"\" override-embed=\"\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2018-11-01T22:48:19.000Z\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Pumpkin Cupcakes 8 Ways - Eight ways to decorate a pumpkin cupcake with buttercream frosting.\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/HyJdZXkn-720.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/HyJdZXkn.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32280\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-4.jpg\" alt=\"8 Ways to Decorate a Pumpkin Cupcake with Buttercream Frosting | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-4-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-4-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32277\" src=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-1.jpg\" alt=\"8 Ways to Decorate a Pumpkin Cupcake with Buttercream Frosting | Carrie Sellman for TheCakeBlog.com\" width=\"600\" height=\"930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-1-387x600.jpg 387w, https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/decorate-pumpkin-cupcakes-1-581x900.jpg 581w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MORE PUMPKIN RECIPES TO TRY:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2017\/09\/pumpkin-spice-cake.html\">Pumpkin Spice Cake with Fall Buttercream Flowers<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2011\/11\/pumpkin-cupcakes-recipe.html\">Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2017\/09\/baileys-pumpkin-spice-cupcakes.html\" rel=\"\">Baileys Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2016\/09\/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cupcakes.html\">Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2015\/11\/pumpkin-tiramisu-cake.html\">Pumpkin Tiramisu Cake<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/thecakeblog.com\/2015\/10\/pumpkin-spice-season.html \">Pumpkin Spice Free Printable<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pumpkin Cupcakes 8 Ways &#8211; Eight ways to decorate a pumpkin cupcake with buttercream frosting.\u00a0Learn how to pipe rosette pumpkins, short pumpkins, tall pumpkins, easy pumpkins and frilly pumpkins! Even though Halloween has come and gone, there&#8217;s no reason to end our relationship with everything pumpkin. Especially when Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. 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