1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
1 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar/honey)
2 large eggs (or flaxseed meal substitute)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce)
1 tsp baking powder (or baking soda with vinegar)
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon/nutmeg/ginger mix)
1/2 tsp salt
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, oil, and eggs.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3rd full.
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Frost with cream cheese frosting if desired.