Secret Squash Cupckaes

By mrsbagge

The secret is the SQUASH....do not tell your kids that here are hidden vegetables in this super moist yummy cupcake

Ingredients

• 3 c squash puree (take 3 medium yellow squash - not peeled) steam until tender then use a blender to make puree
• 3 c sugar
• 3 c flour
• 1 1/2 t cinnamon
• 1 1/2 t baking powder
• 1 t baking soda
• 1/2 t salt
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 c vegetable oil
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 1 c chopped pecans (or even better...craisins!!!)
• Vanilla buttercream frosting
• 1 cup butter at room temp
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 c milk
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• combine, cream together
• Cream cheese frosting
• 1 cup butter at room temp
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 8 oz pkg softened cream cheese
• combine, cream together

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. Combine all wet ingredients. Slowly add dry ingredients. Spoon into paperlined cupcake pan. Bake 350' for 18-22 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

frost with either of the recipes given