Pumpkin Cupcakes

by | Oct 7, 2023 | Uncategorized

Introduction

Pumpkin Cupcakes

By: Michaela Brown

I love all things pumpkin, much like everyone else this time of year! Fresh pumpkin puree and a delicious Orange Sauce adds to these cute, yummy, little Pumpkin Cupcakes!

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2  cup pumpkin puree or mashed squash, with 2 tablespoons milk

 

Lemon or Orange Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Dash of salt
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons lemon or orange juice

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Cream butter and sugar; beat until light.

Step 2

Add egg; beat well.

Step 3

Add dry ingredients which have been sifted together alternately with pumpkin mixture.

Step 4

Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.

Step 5

Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 9 to 12 cupcakes.

Lemon or Orange Sauce

Combine first 3 ingredients. Add water, stirring constantly. Boil slowly for 5 minutes; add butter and juice. Makes about 1 ¼ cup. Good for any steamed pudding, Dutch apple or dry cake.