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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting
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Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cupcakes topped with luscious Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting. Each cupcake is a perfect blend of moist pumpkin goodness and warm spices, creating a delightful treat that’s sure to impress at any gathering or family celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or canola oil)
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup pure pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1/3 cup milk (I used 2%)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into about 6 pieces)
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or coarse salt)
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened but still firm)
  • 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese (softened but still firm)
  • 2–3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and milk using an electric mixer until smooth.
  4. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool before preparing the frosting.
  7. For frosting: Melt granulated sugar and butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in whipping cream and sea salt until smooth. Let cool slightly before mixing into whipped cream cheese and powdered sugar.
  8. Frost cooled cupcakes generously with the caramel cream cheese frosting.

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