Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

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A unique mix of pineapple and pumpkin creates moist cupcakes with mouthwatering flavor and texture. A fluffy frosting caps these tasty treats.—Mary E. Relyea, Canastota, New York

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Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup 2% milk
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (mixture will appear curdled). Beat in syrup and milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, ginger and allspice; add to shortening mixture and beat just until moistened. Stir in pumpkin and pineapple.
  • Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Yield: 16 cupcakes.

Nutritional Facts 1 cupcake equals 303 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 50 mg cholesterol, 221 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Cupcakes in Taste of Home October/November 2008, p43

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Reviewed on Jan. 19, 2012 by Mimi713

So fragrant and delcious!


Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2011 by buffstaxi

I had high expectations for this recipe but was very disappointed. The cupcake was very bland. The cream cheese frosting was the saving grace. I would never make this recipe again.


Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by Travale

I would like to make this recipe, but I don't know how much pumpkin to use. What size of can?


Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2011 by EAW9414

im going to make these during halloween.

but i will not add pineapple to it. just

the pumpkin and the rest of the dry ingrients


Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by BMPepe

Very tasty, especially with the crushed pineapple! These were very much enjoyed by all in my house. My only complaint was that the frosting was thinner than it looks in the picture, but that worked out for the best because they tasted better with less icing.

 
 
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