Cupcakes

1. • 220g all-purpose flour

   • 200g granulated sugar

   • 2 teaspoons baking powder

   • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

   • 1/2 teaspoon salt

   • 113g unsalted butter, room temperature

   • 2 large eggs

   • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

   • 240ml pumpkin puree

Frosting

1. • 113g cream cheese, room temperature

   • 113g unsalted butter, room temperature

   • 450g powdered sugar

   • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

   • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk

1. Preheat oven to 175°C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

3. In a separate bowl, mix together butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until well combined.

4. Alternating between the flour mixture and whole milk, add the dry ingredients and wet ingredients to the bowl with the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

7. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and beat until fully combined.

8. Gradually add in the whole milk, a tablespoon at a time, and beat until the desired consistency is reached.

9. Once the cupcakes have cooled, pipe the frosting onto each cupcake using a piping bag and decorate with additional sprinkles, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon as desired.