Creating Pumpkin Cupcakes is both simple and satisfying. Follow these steps to ensure your cupcakes turn out perfectly:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Mix until well blended.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Add the vanilla extract and mix gently until incorporated.
6. Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the batter.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, frost with your choice of cream cheese frosting, buttercream, or enjoy them plain.

With these step-by-step instructions, you’ll create an incredible batch of Pumpkin Cupcakes that are sure to impress!