Canned pumpkin puree allows you to use less fat in this recipe, yielding moist, tender little cakes that are better for you.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield Makes 18
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour 18 standard muffin cups. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. In a medium bowl, beat granulated sugar and butter with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Whisk in pumpkin puree until smooth, then whisk in molasses, eggs, and buttermilk. Add to flour mixture in 3 additions, stirring well to combine.
- Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake until puffed and set, 35 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Let cool completely in pans on wire racks.
- Whisk together confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Spoon over muffins and let glaze set, about 15 minutes, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
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MUHAMMAD UMER
[email protected]Thank you for sharing this recipe! I'll definitely be making these cakes again and again.
Joanne Everitt
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cakes again. They're so delicious and easy to make, I know they'll become a family favorite.
Callum Bell
[email protected]These cakes are the perfect dessert for a winter day. They're warm and comforting, and they always put a smile on my face.
Drake Huntley
[email protected]I love the smell of these cakes baking in the oven. It fills the house with a warm and cozy aroma.
Danny Wizzy
[email protected]These cakes are a great gift for friends and family. They're always a hit!
Jayden Guilbeaux
[email protected]I froze some of these cakes and they reheated beautifully. They were just as moist and flavorful as when they were first baked.
Mwansa Ngulubd
[email protected]I made these cakes in a mini muffin pan and they were perfect for a quick and easy snack.
R P
[email protected]These cakes are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread cookies. Just crumble the cookies and add them to the batter.
Lauben Youngblood
[email protected]I love that these cakes can be dressed up or down. They're perfect for a casual gathering or a special occasion.
latoya mcgregory
[email protected]These cakes are so versatile! I've made them with different spices, fruits, and nuts, and they're always delicious.
Kulwinder Kaur
[email protected]I made a cream cheese frosting to go with these cakes and it was the perfect pairing. The tanginess of the frosting complemented the sweetness of the cakes perfectly.
ARJ channel
[email protected]I added a bit of chopped crystallized ginger to the batter and it gave the cakes a lovely extra flavor.
Annie lynn 'Mitchell' Testerman
[email protected]I used a gluten-free flour blend to make these cakes and they turned out great! They were just as moist and flavorful as the regular version.
Tanikea Brown
[email protected]I made these cakes with my kids and they had a blast helping me. They loved decorating them with the frosting and sprinkles.
Abdullah tairq
[email protected]These cakes were easy to make and turned out perfect! I love that they can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve them.
HACKER FF
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of gingerbread, but these cakes were delicious! The molasses and spices gave them a wonderful flavor.
Abinash Bist
[email protected]I made these cakes for a Christmas party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time.
Haseeb Legend
[email protected]These little cakes were a hit with my family! They were moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of gingerbread spice. I will definitely be making these again.