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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Blissfully Easy

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
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These pumpkin cupcakes topped with cinnamon cream cheese frosting are not only blissfully easy to make but also incredibly delicious!

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  7. To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and cinnamon, and mix until creamy.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Cupcakes, Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting, Easy Dessert

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