Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners; set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine sugars, eggs, pumpkin purée, oil, and vanilla.

Step 3

In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt.

Step 4

Add dry ingredients to the bowl with the pumpkin mixture and stir to combine.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among prepared muffin tin. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Remove cupcakes to a cooling rack and cool completely before frosting.

Step 7

Beat butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla and cinnamon. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until you reach the desired frosting stiffness that you want. Mix for 2 more minutes.

Step 8

Frost the cupcakes and garnish with pumpkin candy, if desired.