Pumpkin Raisin Party Cupcakes 78

INGREDIENTS Makes 18 cupcakes.


2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup canola oil
4 eggs
1 can (15-ounces) pumpkin
1-1/4 cups Sun-Maid Natural Raisins
Decorating sprinkles

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Line 18 muffin cups with paper cupcake liners.

2. Combine all ingredients except raisins in a large bowl.

3. Beat on medium speed until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Stir in raisins. Spoon batter into muffin cups.

5. Bake25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes.

6. Remove cupcakes to wire rack to cool completely. Spread frosting on cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.

7. Frosting: Beat until smooth 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/3 cup softened butter, 3 ounces softened cream cheese, 2 to 3 teaspoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add orange food coloring, if desired.
Shortcut recipe: Add 1-1/4 cups Sun-Maid Natural Raisins to a spice cake mix. Bake as package directs. Frost cupcakes with prepared vanilla frosting adding orange food coloring, if desired.

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