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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting: A Delicious Treat!

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Brown Butter Frosting

Delicious pumpkin cupcakes topped with rich brown butter frosting, perfect for fall celebrations.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree

Instructions

  1. Preheat the 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, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs and pumpkin puree to the sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  9. For the brown butter frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown. Let it cool slightly.
  10. In a bowl, beat the browned butter with powdered sugar and a splash of milk until smooth and creamy.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the brown butter frosting and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves to the batter.

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