Cream Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes Recipe

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Cream Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 can (15 oz) solid- pack pumpkin
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • filling
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shortening ( see note in directoons )
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract , optional

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, oil, pumpkin and eggs.
  2. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and cinnamon; add to pumpkin mixture and beat until well mixed.
  3. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full.
  4. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. For filling, combine cornstarch and milk in a small saucepan until smooth.
  7. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature.
  9. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, butter and confectioners' sugar.
  10. Beat in vanilla if desired.
  11. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture, beating until light and fluffy.
  12. Using a sharp knife, cut a 1-in. circle 1 in. deep in the top of each cupcake.
  13. Carefully remove tops and set aside.
  14. Spoon or pipe filling into cupcakes.
  15. Replace tops.
  16. Note: for the filling: suggested by a fellow foodie: When making pumpkin whoopie pies, use cream cheese instead of shortening and add a pinch of nutmeg in the filling. The taste is exceptional with with the pumpkin.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 377.61 Kcal (1581 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.45g 28%
Cholesterol 43.42mg 14%
Sodium 290.12mg 12%
Potassium 85.38mg 2%
Total Carbs 51.73g 17%
Sugars 39.58g 158%
Dietary Fiber 0.52g 2%
Protein 3.12g 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 384.39 Kcal (1609 kJ)
Calories from fat 169.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.78g 28%
Cholesterol 44.2mg 14%
Sodium 295.34mg 12%
Potassium 86.92mg 2%
Total Carbs 52.66g 17%
Sugars 40.29g 158%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 2%
Protein 3.18g 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 39.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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