Name: Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 dozen cupcakes
Ingredients: For the pumpkin cupcakes:; 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cloves; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature; 1 cup pumpkin puree (NOT pumpkin pie mix); 1/2 cup vegetable oil OR melted coconut oil; 1/2 cup sour cream; For the cream cheese frosting:; 12 ounces cream cheese, VERY soft; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, VERY soft; 2 teaspoons vanilla pure extract; 4 and 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons heavy cream