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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Delight

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
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Delicious pumpkin cupcakes topped with a creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the sugars, vegetable oil, eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger to the batter.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.

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