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updated 2/13/2012 4:29:14 PM ET 2012-02-13T21:29:14

Recipe: Pumpkin cupcakes with maple and toffee frosting

Ingredients
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • For frosting
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 tsp maple flavoring
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Heath milk chocolate toffee bits
Preparation

In mixer, beat together pumpkin, sugars, applesauce and eggs. Blend in the flour, baking powder and soda, salt and seasonings.

Pour batter into cupcake tins (I used liners), dividing the batter evenly (fills 12).

Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.

To make frosting, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in maple and powdered sugar and mix for 2-3 minutes. Spread on cupcakes and sprinkle with toffee bits. Enjoy!

Serving Size

Makes 12 cupcakes

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