Pumpkin Cupcakes

By ackmayhew

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition (mixture will appear curdled). Beat in syrup and milk. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, ginger and allspice; add to shortening mixture and beat just until moistened. Stir in pumpkin and pineapple.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes.