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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious spiced pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy afternoon treats.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 15 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with 15 muffin liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves). Set this mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together the pumpkin puree, oil, brown sugar, eggs, and milk.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each one about two-thirds full.
Baking
  1. Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. To make the frosting, beat the butter until fluffy. Then add cream cheese, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, and continue to beat until smooth.
  2. Slowly add the powdered sugar and mix until everything is fully combined and fluffy.
  3. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a flat knife or a piping bag.

Notes

Serve these cupcakes at room temperature. For extra flair, consider adding a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of the frosting or a few pumpkin seeds for decoration. Store in an airtight container.