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Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes with Creamy Cinnamon Frosting

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Savor Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with Creamy Cinnamon Frosting Perfect for fall gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil. Mix until smooth.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  • Spoon the batter evenly into the lined muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until creamy.
  • Once cupcakes are completely cooled, spread or pipe the frosting generously on top of each cupcake.
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