Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes

This is my most requested recipe.
I made them for my father's 60th birthday party two years ago and I'm still being asked for the recipe.
I have already posted some fall flavor cupcakes that were fast and easy recipes.
This one has a longer list of ingredients and a bit more prep time but it's a great scratch recipe that is so worth the time.

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First thing I do is process the crystalized ginger in the food processor until it's in very fine pieces.
You don't want large chunks in your cupcakes.
These have a very 'warm' full flavor and make a great dessert cupcake.
I decorate mine with sunflowers for fall and these disappear faster than any other cupcake I make.