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Pumpkin filled spice cupcakes Recipe

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Ingredients:  
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Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Tip: Make sure your butter is at room temperature for a smooth batter.

2 large eggs

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Optional: A few drops of orange, yellow, or even a hint of green food coloring to create a swirl of autumn hues in the batter

For the Pumpkin Filling:
1 cup pumpkin puree

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground ginger

1/4 cup heavy cream

For the Pale Orange Buttercream Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened

3-4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

Orange food coloring (just a few drops for a pale, peachy hue)
Directions:
Directions:
Using a piping bag fitted with a large round or star tip, pipe a generous swirl of the pale orange buttercream frosting onto each cupcake, mimicking the shape of a plump, ripe pumpkin.
Tip: Start piping from the center of the cupcake and move outward in a circular motion for a professional look.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hr 30 min

 

 

 

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