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Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe
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Delight in the warm flavors of fall with these moist and flavorful Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with a creamy and luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any autumn gathering or as a sweet treat for yourself.

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Cupcakes:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 can pureed pumpkin (425g/15-ounce)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (240mL)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar (220g)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened (151g)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (225g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted (480g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together pureed pumpkin, vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  6. Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Frost: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. For the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract, salt, and sifted powdered sugar, then beat until fluffy and smooth. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, pipe or spread the frosting onto each cupcake.

Notes

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Feel free to add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon on top for extra flavor and decoration.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Cupcakes, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Desserts, Autumn Baking, Holiday Treats

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