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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting for Fall Bliss

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
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Delicious pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy cinnamon cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrating the fall season.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, combine both sugars and oil until smooth. Then add the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  7. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy, then mix in the powdered sugar and cinnamon until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cinnamon cream cheese frosting before serving.

Notes

  • For added texture, consider folding in some chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter.

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

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