CREAM-FILLED PUMPKIN CUPCAKES

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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

2 cups sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FILLING:
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter, softened
2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Whole cloves, optional

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.

SK AlFI BOSS
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as expected. They were dry and the cream filling was runny.


Md Nur Sarker
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These cupcakes were delicious! I loved the cream filling and the pumpkin flavor.


David Collins
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I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! My friends and family loved them.


Richard Todd
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making them again.


Leon Yang
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I'm a huge fan of Alice's recipes, and these cupcakes were no exception. They were delicious and perfect for fall.


Ashir Hussain
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These cupcakes were a disappointment. The cream filling was grainy and the pumpkin flavor was artificial.


Ahsaan Rajpoot
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I love pumpkin cupcakes, and these were some of the best I've ever had! The cream filling was especially delicious.


Md Oman
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected.


Karen Oropesa
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I thought these cupcakes were just okay. The cream filling was a bit too sweet for my taste.


Wendy Graham
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making them again.


Zernando
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but these cupcakes were amazing! The cream filling was light and fluffy, and the pumpkin flavor was subtle but delicious.


Baber editx
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I made these cupcakes for my family and they loved them! The cream filling was especially popular.


Laura C. Trespalacios
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These pumpkin cupcakes were a hit at my Halloween party! They were moist and fluffy, with a delicious cream filling. The pumpkin spice flavor was perfect for fall.