She Says: Pretty Pumpkin Cupcakes
Today Sabrina and her husband completed (they actually trained and started one before, but a disaster occurred 5 minutes in) their first half marathon, and then, as if that wasn’t enough, they hosted a wonderful post-race party at their apartment. Mark and I were happy to make the trip down to Philly to help them celebrate. We were even able to stop by Villanova on our way home! Anyway, both the race (check out her recap) and the party were a huge success.
Taking any excuse to bake and deliver resulting baked goods to someone else, I decided to bring some Pumpkin Cupcakes to the party. First I found this Martha Stewart recipe. Ordinarily I like to try out a recipe before presenting it to a group, but there was no time and no Martha recipe has ever failed me. But later in the day I was looking through the November Cooking Light I was sent to review and I noticed a lightened version of a Pumpkin Cake. It’s this one with the delicious Pecan Pie on the cover!
I knew that if anyone would appreciate some healthier cupcakes it was Sabrina. I ended up combining the two recipes because the Martha Stewart version contained a few spices that I wanted to get in there. Another change is the whole wheat pastry flour that I used. The resulting recipe was simple and the batter was delicious (yes, I lick the spoon). I haven’t tried a cooked one yet, but everyone seemed to enjoy them.
Sabrina took some beautiful pictures of my cupcakes with her fancy camera. I’ve never seen my baked goods looking so cute!
I made half with chocolate chips.
Thank you for the pictures Sabrina!
And half without!
I am like a proud mom with the pictures, and looking at them makes me happy I froze a dozen to take to Rhode Island with me for Thanksgiving!
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Those cupcakes do look beautiful! I bet they taste great too and I would love to try some!
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:38 am
MMmmmmm, wish I was there for Thanksgiving! I made trifles with pumpkin cake, pudding, and cool whip… fabulous.
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:42 am
THey look delicious!
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:32 am
MMMMmmmm I kind of want one for breakfast, but instead I will wait until later
Thanks again Heather!
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:41 am
Yummmy!!!
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November 23rd, 2009 at 7:55 am
Those look GORGEOUS!! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:39 am
Those look delicious. I think you should go into business with those.
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:47 am
Those cupcakes are beautiful! I love Cooking Light.
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 am
I totally understand why you’re a vegetarian. I don’t eat meat for the same reasons as you..and also because I don’t really digest it very well. I don’t care if other people eat meat, that’s their perogative, I’m just going to stay away from it. But mmm, I love dairy. Which isn’t good, because I’m lactose intolerant…
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:02 am
Yum! Those are adorable! I hope that when I someday have kids, I can make them sweet little cupcakes like these.
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:07 am
Oh goodness, those cupcakes not only sound good but they look amazing!
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:15 am
Oooh those looks so good!
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:58 am
wow! those cupcakes look delish
jenna
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:59 am
how amazing do those look?!!! also, great pictures!
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:08 am
I got super hangry and ate a pumpkin cupcake for morning snack. It was just what the doctor ordered. I think you should open up a bakery. or home delivery service
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:18 am
I am so impressed! those pancakes look straight up professional… good work, miss Hangry Pants!
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:21 am
Those look AWESOME! Love the pictures
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Those look awesome(especially the frosting
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November 23rd, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Heather your cupcakes are beautiful !!!! I can’t wait to eat one!!!!
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:31 pm
Cupcakes have been absent from my life for far too long. I am now motivated to make cupcakes as delicious looking as yours!
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:32 pm
Adorable! I have that issue… not sure if I saw those cupcakes though. Must look back through the magazine and clip it
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:33 pm
I just realized it was the cake recipe… did you adjust the temp or time to make it into cupcakes?
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I did 350* for 20 minutes exactly.
November 23rd, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Man, those cupcakes sound good and look unbelievable!! Looks like they came right out of the magazine
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:40 pm
Mmmm pumpkin cupcakes… I bet they were divine! I lick the spoon after mixing batter as well – raw egg doesn’t scare me away
November 23rd, 2009 at 7:34 pm
pumpkin cupcakes? yum. glad you were able to get down there to celebrate!
fun fun, have a good turkey day!
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:23 pm
yummmmm
frosting looks to.die.for – pair that with pumpkin and I’m in heaven!!
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Yum, pumpkin!! You are a way better froster than me!
November 23rd, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Those pumpkin pancakes sound and look wonderful, great pictures!!
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
I love pumpkin cupcakes! The photos are so lovely
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Those pictures are fantastic. I wish I had a better camera because it would make my food look so much better
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:36 pm
Yum – I can imagine myself going to town on those cupcakes! As in, I bet they’re one of those totally addicting things you make and can’t stop eating til they’re gone!
Must make immediately…
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:44 pm
those are so adorable and festive!
November 24th, 2009 at 2:02 am
When you order frogs legs at a restaurant – what do they do with the rest of the frog ?
November 24th, 2009 at 11:59 am
Those cupcakes are GORGEOUS! Nice job!
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November 24th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Those cupcakes do look delish! I’ve never had pumpkin cupcakes before so I would be very intrigued to try one!
December 20th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
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December 20th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
OMG i so made up the meal of granola, apple butter, and peanut butter, it was DELICIOUS! Seriously those tastes are soooo good. (I bet apple sauce will do the trick too!)