Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cupcakes bake evenly.
Prepare Your Muffin Pan: Line a standard muffin pan with cupcake liners or grease the pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
Combine Mixtures: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, using a spatula to fold them gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
Bake: Place the muffin pan in the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frost (Optional): Once cooled, feel free to frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting or enjoy them as is!
