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Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting You’ll Love

Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious and moist pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any fall occasion.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, oil, and eggs, then mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes and serve.

Notes

  • These cupcakes can be made ahead of time and stored for later enjoyment.

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