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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Frosting That Will Delight You!

pumpkin cupcakes with frosting
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Delicious and moist pumpkin cupcakes topped with creamy 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 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing 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 in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
  9. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • Store 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.
  • These cupcakes can be frozen for up to 2 months without frosting.

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