Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Brown Butter Buttercream

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups canned pumpkin
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 to 6 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• Brown Butter Buttercream, recipe follows
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representatio
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature, divided
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 4 cups powdered sugar (about 2 pounds)