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Barefoot Contessa Pumpkin Cupcakes

Barefoot Contessa Pumpkin Cupcakes


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Ingredients

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  • 1 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 c. (8 oz.) canned pumpkin purée, not pie filling
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. light brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 1/2 c. coarsely chopped Heath bars, for serving

Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 6 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Brush or spray the top of 10 muffin tins with vegetable oil and line them with 10 paper liners.
  2. Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. In a larger bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined.
  3. Divide the batter among the prepared tins (I use a level 2 1/4-inch ice cream scoop) and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool completely

Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the cream cheese, butter, maple syrup, and vanilla on medium-low speed until very smooth. With the mixer on low, slowly add the confectioners’ sugar and mix until smooth.