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The Best Pumpkin Cupcakes

The Best Pumpkin Cupcakes presented with cream cheese frosting in a warm fall-inspired scene
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These pumpkin cupcakes are moist and fluffy, perfect for fall. They feature a blend of spices and topped with a creamy brown sugar cream cheese frosting for a delicious treat.

Ingredients

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  • 170 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 225 g dark brown sugar
  • 280 g pumpkin purée room temperature
  • 75 g vegetable oil room temperature
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 200 g butter
  • 15 g dark brown sugar
  • 100 g full-fat cream cheese
  • 345 g powdered sugar sifted
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
  3. In a separate large bowl, mix dark brown sugar, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly into muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  7. For frosting, beat butter and dark brown sugar until creamy.
  8. Add cream cheese and vanilla extract, then slowly add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  9. Frost cupcakes as desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best results
  • You can make your own pumpkin spice by mixing cinnamon nutmeg ginger and cloves
  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container and refrigerate if frosted

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