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Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

Moist, fluffy, and full of cozy fall spices, these pumpkin cupcakes are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any autumn gathering!
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée not pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk sugars and oil until combined. Add eggs, pumpkin purée, and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners (about ¾ full).
  6. Bake 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; whip until fluffy.
  9. Frost cooled cupcakes generously and enjoy!