PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH SPICED FROSTING

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My aunt makes the most delicious pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving. But my kids prefer cupcakes for dessert, so I created these for all the youngsters at our holiday table! -Aimee Shugarman, Liberty Township, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup canned pumpkin
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
FROSTING:
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
1 cup whipped topping
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
36 pieces candy corn

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 12 muffin cups with paper or foil liners. Beat first six ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture., Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., Mix frosting, whipped topping and cinnamon. Pipe or spoon onto cupcakes; top with candy corn. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Fatima Umar
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These cupcakes are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.


Dominic Ledea
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I made these cupcakes gluten-free by using almond flour and they turned out great!


barbie namilimu
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These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree.


Ismael Rodriguez
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I love the combination of pumpkin and spice in these cupcakes. They're so cozy and comforting.


Mm Anuhas
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These cupcakes are perfect for fall!


Tshering Dekar
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I followed the recipe exactly but my cupcakes didn't turn out as good as the picture. They were still tasty though!


W Ali
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Shankar Budthapa
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These cupcakes are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Mark McCormick
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but these cupcakes changed my mind. They're so delicious and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Vuyo Dyo
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These are the best pumpkin cupcakes I've ever had! The frosting is to die for.


Alisha Kings
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I made these cupcakes for a Halloween party and they were a hit! They're so easy to make and they look so festive.


Helen Banda
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These pumpkin cupcakes are a fall favorite in our home! They're moist, flavorful, and the spiced frosting is the perfect finishing touch.