Easy & Cozy Bake Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes for Halloween: A Family Favorite

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Fold in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until just combined (do not overmix).
5. Use an ice cream scoop to evenly distribute the batter into each cupcake liner, filling them 2/3 full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, followed by vanilla and a pinch of salt.
9. Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired for Halloween.