Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

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These pumpkin cupcakes are the perfect fall treat because they are moist and full of flavor. A rich and creamy salted caramel cream cheese frosting makes them look great. They will be a hit at any fall party.

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves

Set aside

In another bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition

Stir in pumpkin puree, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined

Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely

For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy

Add salted caramel sauce, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined and fluffy

Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost them with the Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Optional: Drizzle extra salted caramel sauce on top for added flavor

Serve and enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting!


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