Introduction
Fall baking is all about warm spices, cozy aromas, and soft, melt-in-your-mouth cupcakes. From pumpkin spice to maple, cinnamon, and apple, these 24 fall spice cupcakes capture everything we love about the season — comfort, sweetness, and a little touch of nostalgia. They’re perfect for gatherings, gifts, or quiet evenings with a cup of tea.
1. Classic Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
The signature fall cupcake — soft, warmly spiced, and perfectly moist.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tray.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Beat butter and sugar; add eggs and pumpkin puree.
- Combine and fill liners ¾ full.
- Bake for 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
2. Maple Cinnamon Cupcakes
Sweet maple syrup pairs perfectly with cinnamon for cozy sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F.
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Beat butter, sugar, eggs, syrup.
- Add milk and dry mix.
- Bake 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Frost with maple glaze and sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
3. Chai Spice Cupcakes
Inspired by the aroma of chai tea — bold, spiced, and comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cardamom
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup brewed chai tea
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Cream butter, sugar, eggs.
- Add tea and dry mix alternately.
- Bake 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with spiced buttercream and a dust of nutmeg.
4. Apple Cider Cupcakes
These taste like a warm mug of apple cider in cupcake form.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat to 350°F.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Beat butter, sugar, eggs.
- Add apple cider.
- Bake 18–20 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with caramel glaze or cinnamon whipped cream.
5. Brown Sugar Spice Cupcakes
Soft, caramel-like cupcakes with hints of molasses flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, then dry mix and milk.
- Bake 18 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Pair with vanilla frosting and brown sugar dust.
6. Gingerbread Cupcakes
A holiday classic full of rich spice and molasses warmth.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ½ cup molasses
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine butter, sugar, eggs, molasses.
- Add dry mix and milk.
- Bake 20 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with cream cheese frosting and a mini gingerbread cookie.
7. Spiced Carrot Cupcakes
Sweet carrots and warm spices make these moist and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup oil
- ¾ cup sugar
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Beat eggs, sugar, oil; add carrots.
- Combine and bake 18 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Frost with cream cheese icing and crushed walnuts.
8. Apple Cinnamon Cupcakes
Chunks of apple and spice make these soft, fragrant cupcakes irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 apple (peeled, diced)
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugar, eggs.
- Add apples and dry ingredients.
- Bake 18 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Top with cinnamon glaze or maple frosting.
9. Maple Pecan Cupcakes
Nutty and sweet — a cozy bakery-style treat.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugar, eggs, syrup.
- Add dry ingredients and pecans.
- Bake 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with maple glaze and more pecans.
10. Apple Butter Cupcakes
Rich apple butter gives these cupcakes deep, caramel-like flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup apple butter
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugar, and eggs.
- Stir in apple butter and dry mix.
- Bake 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add a swirl of apple butter on top before serving.
11. Salted Caramel Spice Cupcakes
Sweet caramel and salt meet spiced cake for the perfect bite.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream butter, sugar, eggs, and caramel.
- Add dry ingredients.
- Bake 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with caramel drizzle and sea salt.
12. Nutmeg Cupcakes
A simple but elegant cupcake with subtle nutmeg flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Combine dry and wet ingredients separately.
- Mix and bake 18 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle extra nutmeg over the frosting.
13. Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes
Everything you love about cinnamon rolls, baked as cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for swirl)
Instructions
- Mix batter and layer with brown sugar swirl.
- Bake 18 minutes.
- Drizzle icing while warm.
How to Serve It
Serve with coffee for a cozy breakfast treat.
14. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Soft pumpkin cupcakes with a surprise creamy filling.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp sugar (for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare batter and fill liners halfway.
- Add small spoon of cream cheese filling.
- Cover with batter and bake 20 minutes.
How to Serve It
Dust with cinnamon sugar.
15. Maple Chai Cupcakes
A sweet, fragrant fusion of chai and maple.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp cardamom
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup brewed chai tea
Instructions
- Mix dry and wet ingredients separately.
- Combine and bake 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with maple frosting and a dust of cinnamon.
16. Spiced Chocolate Cupcakes
Chocolate meets warm spice for a rich fall twist.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Beat butter, sugar, eggs.
- Add milk, then dry mix.
- Bake 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Frost with chocolate ganache and cinnamon dust.
17. Apple Pecan Cupcakes
Crisp apples and crunchy pecans add perfect fall texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 apple (diced)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in apple and pecans.
- Bake 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with honey or maple glaze.
18. Pumpkin Mocha Cupcakes
Pumpkin and espresso create a cozy, bold flavor combo.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugar, eggs, pumpkin.
- Add dry mix and espresso.
- Bake 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with mocha frosting and cocoa dust.
19. Maple Walnut Cupcakes
Maple syrup and toasted walnuts bring cozy fall vibes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients and fold in walnuts.
- Bake 18 minutes at 350°F.
How to Serve It
Frost with maple buttercream.
20. Spiced Banana Cupcakes
Soft banana flavor with cozy cinnamon spice.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
Instructions
- Beat butter, sugar, eggs, and banana.
- Add dry ingredients.
- Bake 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add caramel drizzle and crushed walnuts.
21. Spiced Pear Cupcakes
Pear adds natural sweetness and soft texture to these cupcakes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 pear (grated)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients and fold in pear.
- Bake 18–20 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with honey glaze or whipped cream.
22. Maple Cream Cheese Cupcakes
Smooth, rich, and perfectly sweet with a maple twist.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Mix cupcake batter and bake 18 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and maple syrup for frosting.
How to Serve It
Pipe frosting generously and drizzle extra syrup.
23. Cinnamon Swirl Cupcakes
A cinnamon roll in cupcake form — soft and sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for swirl)
Instructions
- Layer batter with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake 18 minutes.
- Drizzle icing when warm.
How to Serve It
Top with cream cheese glaze.
24. Spiced Maple Latte Cupcakes
Coffee, maple, and spice — all the cozy flavors in one bite.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Mix butter, sugar, eggs, syrup.
- Add dry mix and bake 18 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with whipped frosting and dust with cocoa.
Conclusion
From pumpkin spice to maple chai, these 24 fall spice cupcakes fill your kitchen with the scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and warmth. Bake them for family gatherings, cozy weekends, or just to make your house smell like fall. Each one is a small bite of comfort that everyone will talk about.
