*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                              Cottage Cakes

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Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Muffins

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2 1/4  c             All-purpose flour
   2      ts            Baking powder
     1/2  ts            Baking soda
   1      ts            Ground cinnamon
     1/4  ts            Ground nutmeg
     1/4  ts            Salt
     1/2  c             Butter -- softened
     1/2  c             Light brown sugar -- packed
     1/2  c             Granulated sugar
   3                    Eggs
  16      oz            Can pumpkin (1-3/4 c)
     1/4  c             Milk
   2      ts            Orange zest
   1      c             Raisins or dried apricots
                        Quick Drizzle Frosting:
   1      c             Powdered sugar -- sifted
   2      tb            Milk or fresh lemon juice

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon,
nutmeg, and salt; set aside. In large mixer bowl, cream butter and
sugars. Add eggs; beat until light and fluffy. Blend in pumpkin,
milk, and orange zest. Add dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in chopped
fruits. Spoon mixture into greased 2-1/2" muffin cups, filling
3/4 full. Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until
toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately remove from
pans; cool on wire racks. Drizzle frosting.

Yield: 20 small cakes


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