Pumpkin Cupcakes with Sweet Ginger Frosting

November 07, 2014

Deliciously spiced, mini pumpkin cupcakes topped with a puff of ginger frosting and drizzled with caramel.

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
½ cup milk
For the frosting:
1 8oz package mascarpone cheese, softened
4 oz cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1 tsp vanilla paste
¾ ground ginger
For the caramel:
½ cup packed light brown sugar
3 Tbs unsalted butter
¼ cup evaporated milk

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin puree. Add the eggs one at a time; beat well after each addition. Beat in the...
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Nutritions

Calories
82

Sodium
62mg
2% DV

Fat
3g
5% DV

Protein
1g
3% DV

Carbs
12g
4% DV

Fiber
0.4g
1% DV

Baked