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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Get ready for a fantastic fusion of Fall flavors with these Heavenly Pumpkin Cupcakes. Pumpkin spice meets sweet cream cheese frosting, creating a delightful dessert that your taste buds will thank you for. Having made these cupcake countless of times for family gatherings, children's parties and office potlucks, the recipe never fails to be a crowd-pleaser. The moist, tender crumb of the pumpkin cupcake paired with the tangy, creamy frosting is genuinely an irresistible combination.

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Ingredients

number of servings
24

For the Cupcakes

  • 2 cups flour Added to
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Added to
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Added to
  • 1 teaspoon salt Added to
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Added to
  • 1 can pumpkin puree Added to
  • 1 Cup crystal sugar Added to
  • 1 Cup light brown sugar Added to
  • 1 Cup vegetable oil Added to
  • 4 large eggs Added to

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 Package cream cheese, softened Added to
  • 12 Cup unsalted butter, softened Added to
  • 4 cups confectionery sugar Added to
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Added to
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Directions

90 min.
1. Step

First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners. From my experience, silicone muffin cups also work great as they are reusable and easy to clean!

2. Step

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Don't hesitate to make your own pumpkin pie spice at home; it adds a fresher, richer spice flavor to your cupcakes!

3. Step

In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Your wet mixture should be well blended before we stir it into the dry ingredients.

4. Step

Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Remember, overmixing can make your cupcakes dry!

5. Step

Evenly distribute the cupcake batter among the prepared muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of a cupcake comes out clean.

6. Step

While the cupcakes are cooling, it's time to prepare the frosting. Beat together the cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.

7. Step

Allow cupcakes to fully cool before frosting. This is important to prevent the frosting from melting off the cupcake.

8. Step

Finally, frost the cupcakes using a piping bag for a professional touch, or simply use a butter knife for a rustic appeal.

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