Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
These Pumpkin Cupcakes are soft, tender and full of pumpkin flavor. Top them with sweet Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting and they are perfection! These cupcakes are a must try for all pumpkin lovers.
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin/cupcake pan with paper liners.
In a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat together the pumpkin, eggs, and oil until creamy.
Add the granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and flour. Mix on low until all is incorporated and batter is smooth.
Fill muffins cups ¾ full using a large scoop or ¼ measuring cup.
Bake the cupcakes for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cupcakes cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then remove from pan to finish cooling.
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
In stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add vanilla extract, cinnamon and 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat together until mixed well.
Add the remaining powdered sugar 1 cup at a time alternating with the milk, beating well after each addition and scraping sides of the bowl.
Once everything is incorporated, bump up the speed on the mixer and beat for 1-2 minutes until the frosting is creamy and airy.
Frost cooled cupcakes with knife, spatula, spoon or piping bag.