Delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

These moist and flavorful pumpkin cupcakes are the perfect fall treat. Topped with cream cheese frosting, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cream cheese frosting

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Divide the batter evenly into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
7. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cupcakes are completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
10. Enjoy these delicious pumpkin cupcakes with friends and family!

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