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Irresistible Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe with Perfect Frosting

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Soft, moist, perfectly spiced pumpkin cupcakes topped with silky cinnamon cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240g) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the liners, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  8. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, and continue beating until fluffy and well combined.
  9. Use a piping bag or spatula to spread the frosting generously on top of each cupcake. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a decorative touch, like a dash of nutmeg, if desired.

Notes

[‘Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes.’, ‘Ensure eggs, cream cheese, and butter are at room temperature for smooth mixing.’, ‘Use a toothpick to check for doneness after 18 minutes of baking.’, ‘Cool cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent melting.’, ‘Customize the frosting with additional cinnamon or nutmeg for a bolder flavor.’]

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Keywords: Pumpkin cupcakes, cinnamon cream cheese frosting, fall dessert, Thanksgiving dessert, easy pumpkin recipe

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