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Easy Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes That Taste Bakery-Style with Cream Cheese Frosting

Easy Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting That Taste Bakery-Style

Delicious and easy to make pumpkin pie cupcakes topped with creamy frosting that tastes just like the ones from a bakery.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, sugar, and softened butter until creamy.
  3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  8. For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  9. Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • For best flavor, let the cupcakes sit for a few hours after frosting to enhance the taste.

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Keywords: easy pumpkin pie cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, bakery-style cupcakes