Pumpkin Bliss Cupcakes

This is from Jessica. Bliss is the perfect name. These are so good.

3 c. flour
1 T. plus 1 t. pumpkin pie spice
2t. baking soda
1 t. salt
3 c. Sugar
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
4 large eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
3/4 c. orange juice

Preheat oven to 350. Line muffin pans with liners or spray with baking spray. Sift together flour, spice, soda and salt. In large bowl, combine sugar, pumpkin and eggs. Whisk until smooth. Whisk in the oil and orange juice until smooth. Add flour mixture and fold together until incorporated. Do not overmix. Bake 20-25 minutes and frost with cream cheese frosting.

Cream cheese frosting
4 oz. unsalted butter, softened
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 T. vanilla
5 c. confectioner's sugar

Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add vanilla and beat. Add sugar one cup at a time and continue to beat an additional 5 minutes.


Pumpkin Bliss Cupcakes