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Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

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Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes are festive, moist pumpkin-flavored cupcakes topped with creative decorations that resemble mini pumpkins growing in a patch, perfect for fall celebrations or Halloween treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • Frosting (e.g., buttercream or cream cheese)
  • Orange food coloring
  • Green icing or candy for vines
  • Tootsie rolls or pretzel sticks for stems

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir in the pumpkin puree and milk until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.
  9. Tint frosting with orange food coloring and frost cupcakes to resemble pumpkins.
  10. Insert Tootsie rolls or pretzel sticks as stems and use green icing or candy to create vines.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought frosting for convenience.
  • Add mini chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture.
  • Decorate with candy corn or sprinkles for extra flair.
  • Ensure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to avoid melting.

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