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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[email protected]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
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! I loved the cream filling and the pumpkin flavor.
David Collins
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! My friends and family loved them.
Richard Todd
[email protected]These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I'll definitely be making them again.
Leon Yang
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of Alice's recipes, and these cupcakes were no exception. They were delicious and perfect for fall.
Ashir Hussain
[email protected]These cupcakes were a disappointment. The cream filling was grainy and the pumpkin flavor was artificial.
Ahsaan Rajpoot
[email protected]I love pumpkin cupcakes, and these were some of the best I've ever had! The cream filling was especially delicious.
Md Oman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected.
Karen Oropesa
[email protected]I thought these cupcakes were just okay. The cream filling was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Wendy Graham
[email protected]These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making them again.
Zernando
[email protected]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
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my family and they loved them! The cream filling was especially popular.
Laura C. Trespalacios
[email protected]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.