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The Best Pumpkin Cupcakes with Creamy Turkey Bacon Frosting

The Best Pumpkin Cupcakes

Delight in the flavors of fall with these moist and flavorful pumpkin cupcakes topped with a savory creamy turkey bacon frosting!

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the sugars, pumpkin puree, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the crumbled turkey bacon.
  6. Fill the cupcake liners halfway with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
  7. Let cool before frosting with creamy turkey bacon frosting.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
  • Using fresh pumpkin puree yields the best taste.

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Keywords: Pumpkin Cupcakes, Turkey Bacon Frosting