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SPICY PUMPKIN CUPCAKES

4 eggs
1 3/4 c. pumpkin or squash
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. vegetable oil
2 c. flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt

Beat eggs. Add pumpkin, sugars and oil; beat well. Add remaining ingredients, mix well. Spoon into 24 paper lined cupcake tins. Fill 3/4 full. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Cool on racks and frost with the following.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

3 oz. cream cheese
1/4 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. powdered sugar

Combine all ingredients and beat until fluffy.

Reviews and Comments (1)

Nov 10, 1:17 AM

Alicia said:

Made these with the kids tonight and they were excellent. The recipe made far more than 24 cupcakes, so I made some baked donuts and mini donuts too and tossed them in powdered sugar. This is basically the same frosting recipe I always use and it's always decadent and delicious. It suits the pumpkin flavor well. I have another pumpkin cake recipe that has a much stronger flavor. This is mild and good for kids who aren't sure about pumpkin cupcakes. They're light, moist, sweet and great for using fall pumpkins. So much better than junk from a box. :)

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