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.