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Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting for Fall Indulgence

Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in these moist and flavorful Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrating the fall season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
  4. Add eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  9. To make the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  10. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until creamy.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature ingredients for the frosting.
  • Feel free to add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor.

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Keywords: pumpkin cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, fall desserts

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