Here's a charming use for pumpkin. Bursting with flavor and plenty of eye-catching appeal, these sweet and spicy filled cupcakes are bound to dazzle your family any time of the year. -Ali Johnson, Petersburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugar, oil, pumpkin and eggs until well blended. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until well blended., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, combine cornstarch and milk in a small saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. , In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla if desired. Gradually add cornstarch mixture, beating until smooth, 3-5 minutes., Using a sharp knife, cut a 1-in. circle 1 in. deep in the top of each cupcake. Carefully remove tops and set aside. Spoon or pipe filling into cupcakes. Replace tops. If desired, add a clove "pumpkin stem" to the tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 342mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Sani Bro
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I would recommend using less pumpkin pie spice if you don't like your cupcakes too spicy.
Emmanuel Haliq
[email protected]These cupcakes were a huge hit at my Halloween party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the cream filling was the perfect touch. I would definitely make them again.
Dani kharal
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the batter if you don't like your cupcakes too sweet.
shiri yamud
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good! The cream filling was especially delicious. I would definitely make them again.
Omar Gaber
[email protected]These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pumpkin puree and they still tasted delicious. The cream filling was a bit runny, but it was still very tasty.
Easy Lion F. M. V.
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my family and they loved them! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cream filling was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Sahani Ramkesh Kumar
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the frosting if you don't like your cupcakes too sweet.
Mohammed uzzal miah
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a Halloween party and they were a huge hit! They were so cute and delicious. I will definitely be making them again next year.
Mr ICM ZAMBIA
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I would recommend using less pumpkin pie spice if you don't like your cupcakes too spicy.
Meheshi Sadamali
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit! The kids loved them and the adults did too. I will definitely be making them again.
Cindy Armistead
[email protected]I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pecans in the cream filling with chopped walnuts. They turned out great!
Tool Davidson
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the cream filling was light and fluffy. I would definitely make them again.
Swge Brothers
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
kelly moore
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the cream filling was delicious. I would recommend using a different cupcake recipe or adding more moisture to the batter.
Bipasona Bajracharya
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a fall bake sale and they were a huge hit! I sold out of them in no time. They were so moist and flavorful, and the cream filling was the perfect touch.
Farhatullah Khan Farhatullah Khan
[email protected]These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the batter if you don't like your cupcakes too sweet.
Najma Parvin
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good! The cream filling was especially delicious. I would definitely make them again.
has Khan (Khan)
[email protected]These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pumpkin puree and they still tasted delicious. The cream filling was a bit runny, but it was still very tasty.
GAMING Atik
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my family and they loved them! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cream filling was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.
Pushpa Kumara
[email protected]These cupcakes were a huge hit at my Halloween party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the cream filling was the perfect touch. I would definitely make them again.