pumpkin baking

N & I made these cupcakes about a week ago for a pumpkin cook-off

my moms recipe for pumpkin apple cupcakes

and n's heavenly pumpkin frosting

just wanted to share the lovely frosting work N did

pretty & yum

in a pumpkin-y mood?

this is my favorite recipe when i have leftover pumpkin puree

Pumpkin Pancakes

whisk 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

 2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon each cinnamon,ground ginger, and salt

 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

 and a pinch of ground cloves.

 In a separate bowl,

 stir together 1 cup milk, 

6 tablespoons canned pumpkin puree, 

2 tablespoons melted butter, 

and 1 egg; fold mixture into dry ingredients.

 Melt some butter in a skillet over medium heat; 

pour in 1/4 cup batter for each pancake.

 Cook pancakes about 3 minutes per side; serve with butter and real maple syrup.

Makes 8 to 10.

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