Pumpkin Cupcakes – Roses & Whiskers

Ingredients

• 1 cup gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour (or substitute all-purpose flour for gluten-full cupcakes)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 1/8 tsp cloves
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
• 1 cup canned pure pumpkin (room temperature (NOT pie filling or organic))
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
• 8 oz. cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder