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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting: Bliss Awaits!

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
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Deliciously moist pumpkin cupcakes topped with a rich caramel cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall celebrations.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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

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, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
  4. Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract 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 frosting, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the caramel sauce and powdered sugar, mixing until creamy.
  10. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the caramel cream cheese frosting and drizzle with additional caramel sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or a pinch of cloves.
  • These cupcakes can be frozen for up to 3 months; frost after thawing.

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