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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These delightful Pumpkin Cupcakes are moist and tender and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. The perfect fall treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 to 3 1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 12-count muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the oil, eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until completely combined. The batter will be thick.
  5. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter to avoid spilling over.
  6. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy.
  9. Add 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then on high speed for 2 minutes.
  10. If desired, add the extra 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar for thicker frosting.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes as desired.
  12. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

For best results, use a piping tip to frost the cupcakes neatly. Store cupcakes in a refrigerator and use a cupcake carrier for transport to maintain decoration and freshness.

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