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.

Mariana Mwamba
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These cupcakes are the best I've ever had!


Erucolinde Turmar
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These cupcakes are so good, I could eat them every day.


Junior The Pug
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I can't wait to make these cupcakes again!


Admiral Kaede
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These cupcakes are the perfect fall treat!


Jane Imafidon
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a hit.


Amna Queen
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!


Enrique Jackson
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pumpkin cupcakes.


mithu dj
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These cupcakes were amazing! The texture was perfect and the frosting was out of this world.


Giota
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Overall, I thought these cupcakes were pretty good. They were easy to make and tasted delicious.


Sabbir hasan Habib
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make up for it.


Abdullah Turay
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but these cupcakes were surprisingly good. The frosting was especially tasty.


Kieanna Brady
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These cupcakes were a hit at my son's birthday party. They were so easy to make and tasted delicious.


Jain Abdullah
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Love, love, love this recipe! The cupcakes are moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Waseem Baksh
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Cupcakes were good, but the frosting was a bit too runny.


martins promise
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfect! I love the addition of spices in the frosting.


deefadu babie
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Adebukola Gbadebo
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Made these cupcakes for a fall gathering and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the flavorful frosting.


hush firedup
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I absolutely love these pumpkin cupcakes with spiced frosting! They're so moist and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. And the frosting is the perfect complement - it's creamy and fluffy, with a delicious hint of spice.


Albert Sanchez
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I found this recipe to be very straightforward and easy to follow. The cupcakes turned out moist and flavorful, and the frosting was perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making these again!