Mix the following 4 ingredients in a med. sized bowl:
2 1/4 c. flour
1 T baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Mix the following ingredients in a large bowl: (tip- I mix with whisk after each ingredient is added)
4 eggs beaten
1 can of canned pureed pumpkin
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 c. oil
3/4 c milk
Add half of the dry ingredients in your med bowl to the large bowl and mix, then add the rest and mix to only combine (don’t over mix or you’ll have hockey pucks).
Spoon into 24 paper lined cupcake pans 3/4 full.
Preheat oven to 375 and bake for 25 min.
Frost when completely cool.
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 (8oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. butter, softened
4 cups confectioners sugar (add more if needed)
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
With electric beater, mix cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy, add vanilla and cinnamon, and one cup of sugar at a time until desired consistency is reached. Place frosting into a freezer quart size bag, twist air out of top of bag, snip off a small amount off of a corner and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
Caramel Acorns:
24 Brachs caramels
handful of chocolate chips, melted in microwave
chocolate jimmies
Microwave 2 unwrapped caramels at a time for about 8 seconds. Roll into a ball and shape into an acorn shape. Set aside. When all are shaped, dip caramel top into melted chocolate chips and then immediately into a pile of chocolate jimmies. Set onto plate. Voila! Acorns.
Jenn @ Livin' the Simple Life says
I'm definitely going to try these for Thanksgiving, so look for a link back to your post in a few weeks! I'm crossing my fingers that they turn out half as pretty as your sister's. 🙂
Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage says
Oh my gravy those look sooo good!
this blessed nest says
beautiful to look at & i am sure just as good to eat. i too, love pumpkin & some MAJOR cream cheese combos.
i would have to disagree with you, however. i think you got LOTS of talent. REALLY i do! your blog is so unique, clever, & thirfty ( i use that last word as a compliment!) you make everything looks so good. from food, storage, decor, painting, everything. i say, the entire family "GOT SOME MAJOR TALENT!"
take care.
Little Lizard says
Ok. I don't care what they look like. I bet they are scrumptious! Thanks for sharing. Maybe our will look half as pretty!
TidyMom says
Oh those sound SOOO yummy!! Thanks!!
~TidyMom
randee says
how beautiful & they look DELICIOUS!
kim – get a blog, puleeeeze?
TRICIA @ The Zoo says
Oh goodness gracious do those look and sound amazing! The acorns on top!(I don't think they look like turds) Oh.My.Goodness. Perfect!!
XO*Tricia
TRICIA @ The Zoo says
Oh goodness gracious do those look and sound amazing! The acorns on top!(I don't think they look like turds) Oh.My.Goodness. Perfect!!
XO*Tricia
Aubree @ The Weathered Cottage says
oh my heck those look amazing! C'mon Kim, POST POST POST!
Chris says
Do you have ANY idea how badly I want to make these? I'm pretty sure they could be my favorite cupcakes of all time. However, there is NO way mine will turn out like that. None.
Lisa@Pickles and Cheese says
These look so good. I love the look of acorns and will try making these. What a cute edible decoration! Thanks and great photos too.
Om Kareem أم كريم says
Pumpkin & cream cheese are always a perfect combination! I've also been looking around for a pumpkin muffin recipes…great timing! Your sister does beautiful work, as do you, Beth. I look forward to reading your blog daily, everything you do is amazing!
~ Dawn ~ says
The cupcakes look so yummy!! Your sis is very talented. I know mine would turn out not so pretty. LOL..turds! Too funny!!
arkie says
The cupcakes look to good to eat! What a great idea to make acorns from caramels!
Beth@The Stories of A to Z says
Kathy,
Have you ever tried Tom Sawyer all-purpose Flour? It tastes VERY close to the real thing and usually can just be substituted for any flour in a recipe without having to add any additional ingredients. Sometimes some xanthum gum is needed for texture, but not usually. Here's the site http://www.glutenfreeflour.com/
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
These cupcakes are an art form in their own right! They look sooooo good! I just need a gluten free version ~ do you think rice flour would work as a substitute for the regular flour?
Jenny says
Those are so cute! LOL about the acorns looking like turds. I know mine would!
Amy Kinser says
The cupcakes look absolutely delicious and beautiful. Looks like your sister has some major talent. Thanks for sharing.