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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes recipe with pumpkin cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Super easy to make, this is a great fall dessert idea.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients

Cupcakes

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup milk of choice

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4-6 cups powdered sugar (add more or less to your desired consistency)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two muffin tins with paper liners and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. 
  • In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the pumpkin and milk, and mix until combined.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Scoop the batter evenly into the prepared muffin pans, and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool on wire racks.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, beat together the frosting ingredients until smooth. Pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.