Pumpkin Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, (packed)
• 1 cup pumpkin purée
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 ounces cream cheese, (softened)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)
• 1 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Place the first 5 ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl whisk the remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients into the wet and whisk until just combined.

5. 5

   Pour into greased muffins cups 3/4 full.

6. 6

   Bake for 20 minutes. Allow to cool before frosting.

7. 7

   Combine all ingredients and beat for 1-2 minutes, until fluffy. Frost cupcakes and serve!