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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the eggs and oil are well incorporated and the batter is lighter in color, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
Step 3
Next mix in the pumpkin and beat until well combined.
Step 4
In a medium sized bowl, combine all remaining dry ingredients. Then, add half the dry ingredients to the batter followed half the milk and beat until it starts to combine.
Step 5
Finally add the remaining dry ingredients, mixing on low speed while pouring in the milk and beating until all of the ingredients are well combined.
Step 6
Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and stir the batter from the bottom to the top to ensure it’s well mixed.
Step 7
Using a large cookie scoop, divide the batter evenly, filling each liner 2/3 full.
Step 8
Bake at 350°F for 14-16 minutes. Test the cupcakes for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cupcake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cupcakes are done. Cool Completely.
Step 9
Cut the butter into 1-inch blocks. Beat the butter for 1-2 minutes until it is slightly softened.
Step 10
Then add the cream cheese and cream together for 2-3 minutes until they are fluffy and free of lumps, scape down the bowl occasionally.
Step 11
Slowly add the confectionary sugar 2 cups at a time, followed by the cinnamon vanilla extract and maple syrup and beat until desired consistency is reached.
Step 12
Add the remaining powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream and beat until desired consistency, at least 2 minutes.
Step 13
In a large piping bag fitted with a large open star pipping tip, pipe the frosting onto the cupcakes.