Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

recipe for Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with a bit more detail:

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add Eggs and Pumpkin: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the pumpkin puree until well combined.

5. Alternate Dry Ingredients and Milk: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

6. Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.

7. Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. Prepare Cream Cheese Frosting: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

10. Frost Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the cream cheese frosting using a piping bag or a spatula.

11. Optional Garnish: Optionally, sprinkle a little ground cinnamon or nutmeg on top of each cupcake for garnish.

12. Serve and Enjoy:

    
    
    Enjoy your delicious homemade Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes!

These cupcakes are perfect for fall and will surely be a hit at any gathering or as a sweet treat for yourself.