How to Make Gingered Pumpkin Cupcakes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius).

   Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners. ,,, Combine using a whisk or handheld mixer, stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl a few times, until no lumps remain.
   
   Add the diced candied ginger and combine completely.,,,,,, Beat on high speed until the frosting becomes light and fluffy, about 3-7 minutes.
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   Step 2: In a large bowl

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   Step 3: whisk together the canned pumpkin

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   Step 4: vanilla extract

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   Step 5: brown sugar

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   Step 6: and oil.

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   Step 7: In another bowl

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   Step 8: sift together the flour

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   Step 9: baking powder

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    Step 10: baking soda

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    Step 11: cinnamon

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    Step 12: ground ginger

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    Step 13: and salt

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    Step 14: and mix.

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    Step 15: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones a little bit at a time.

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    Step 16: Fill cupcake liners two-thirds of the way and bake for 22-24 minutes.

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    Step 17: Transfer to a cooling rack

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    Step 18: and let cool completely before frosting.

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    Step 19: Optionally

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    Step 20: sprinkle additional diced candied ginger on top of the frosted cupcakes.

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    Step 21: In a bowl

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    Step 22: cream together the cream cheese and margarine or butter completely.

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    Step 23: Slowly add the confectioners' sugar in 1/2-cup batches

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    Step 24: mixing completely before adding more.

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    Step 25: Add the vanilla extract and ground ginger.

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