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Bakery-Style Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Moist pumpkin spice cupcakes with a tall dome, perfect for parties and holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
  7. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tin for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  10. Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.

Notes

  • For taller domes, ensure your oven is accurately preheated and avoid overfilling the cupcake liners.
  • For batch scaling, you can easily double or triple the recipe. Ensure you have enough muffin tins or bake in batches.
  • This recipe is great for Thanksgiving dessert or any fall party.

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