PUMPKIN PIE CUPCAKES

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My family always asks for these cupcakes once fall starts. We just love the flavors of cinnamon and cloves-the shining stars in this dessert. -Melissa Story, Trego, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1-3/4 cups mashed cooked or canned pumpkin
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
CINNAMON-CLOVE BUTTERCREAM:
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, sugars, applesauce, oil, eggs and egg whites until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into pumpkin mixture until blended., Fill 20 foil-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat butter and shortening until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and cloves; beat until smooth. Spread over cupcakes; sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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