Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes! Perfect for any autumn gathering, these moist cupcakes are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Here’s how you can make them:

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting

1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Frost the Cupcakes

Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting. For an extra touch, sprinkle a little cinnamon on top!

These Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes are sure to impress your friends and family with their delicious flavors. Enjoy your autumn baking!