Delicious and Moist Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these Best Ever Pumpkin Cupcakes. With a moist and tender texture, these cupcakes are bursting with the warm flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Topped with a creamy and velvety cream cheese frosting, these cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate the autumn season. Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or simply craving a sweet treat, these pumpkin cupcakes will surely impress.

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in the pumpkin puree, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Scoop the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
9. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them with cream cheese frosting.
11. Enjoy these delicious pumpkin cupcakes with a cup of hot apple cider or your favorite warm beverage.

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