Pumpkin Cupcakes

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• 2/3 C shortening
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 C maple syrup
• 1/2 C milk
• 1 1/2 C flour
• 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 C canned pumpkin
• 1 can (8oz) crushed pineapple,
• drained

Details

Servings 16

Preparation

Step 1

in lg mix. bowl, beat shortening until light & fluffy
add eggs, one at time, beating well after each addition
mix. wll appear curdled
beat in syrup & milk
combine flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, giner & allspice
add to shortening mix. & beat just until moistened
stir in pumpkin & pineapple

fill paper-lined muffin cups 2/3rd full
bake @350 20-25 min or until toothpick comes out clean
cool for 10 min before removing from pans to wire rack to cool completely

for frosting, in sm. mixing bowl, beat cream cheese & butter until fluffy
add confectioners sugar
beat until sooth
frost cupcakes