Pumpkin Cupcakes with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
• 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional for garnish)