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Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting You’ll Adore

Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Delicious and moist pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
  8. To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • For a spice blend, you can add ginger or cloves.
  • Ensure the cupcakes are cooled completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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