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Pumpkin Muffins, Two Ingredients

IamMrsG — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:40:17 GMT

This might be 'old hat' to some of y'all, but I tried it for the first time this morning. This yielded 18 good muffins. The next time I make them--which will be soon--I might embellish with raisins and/or pecans and a brown sugar topping. I tried a little cream cheese icing on one, and decided they're better without the added sweetness. The other note worth mentioning is that I used a Spice Cake Mix instead of the Classic Yellow depicted here.

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ScrapHappy — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:51:00 GMT

@IamMrsG wrote:
This might be 'old hat' to some of y'all, but I tried it for the first time this morning. This yielded 18 good muffins. The next time I make them--which will be soon--I might embellish with raisins and/or pecans and a brown sugar topping. I tried a little cream cheese icing on one, and decided they're better without the added sweetness. The other note worth mentioning is that I used a Spice Cake Mix instead of the Classic Yellow depicted here.

Thanks for sharing. I will give this a try. I think my daughter will like this.

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Boomernichols — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:52:01 GMT

@IamMrsG Here is two words for your shared recipe, it sounds simply delicious. Thanks for sharing_

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Renata22 — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:52:18 GMT

I have some cooked sweet potatoes I'm trying to use up. Think that would work instead of pumpkin? Maybe make sure and drain them well? I am pretty sure I have made these with pumpkin but it's been a long time. Can't really remember how they came out.

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chrystaltree — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:56:27 GMT

I read this every year around this time and I always forget about it. Thanks so much for posting. I'm going to make some this weekend and I like your idea about using Spice cake mix. I think carrot cake mix is an option too.

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Witchy Woman — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 19:57:03 GMT

@IamMrsG

It's a good thing I don't have a cake mix in the house, or these would be in the oven.

I've been using canned pumpkin with cheesecake flavored sugar free pudding and a 1 and 1/2 cups of almond milk and it's delcious.

However, having a nice warm muffin would be even better.

Will give them a try this weekend and then give most of them away!

Thanks!

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IamMrsG — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:05:17 GMT

RE: ". . . cooked sweet potatoes I'm trying to use up. . ."

@Renata22 Yes, I do think the potatoes would work in lieu of the pumpkin (ever had sweet potato pie?) If you try the potatoes, I'd appreciate hearing your opinion of the results. For seasoning, here's the blend I use:

Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Store in an airtight container.

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alicedee — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:06:05 GMT

I don’t have muffin pans since my move. Could I do this in a cake pan? 9x13 or 9x9?

I would definitely add nuts and/or raisins.

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deepwaterdotter — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:06:34 GMT

I make a pumpkin applesauce muffin topped with a maple glaze. It is not as easy to make as the OP's recipe. But here is the recipe for the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

3 tbsp cream

1/2 tsp maple extract

Drizzle over cooled muffins.

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IamMrsG — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:08:36 GMT

RE: "Will give them a try this weekend and then give most of them away!"

@Witchy Woman That's what I did! I ate one, kept two, and gave the rest to my DIL. Then, I washed down the drain the cream cheese icing I didn't use .

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Renata22 — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:10:56 GMT

@IamMrsG Thanks for that info. Yes, I definitely have had sweet potato pie many times and we love.

Will let you know if I make. Not sure I have a cake mix in the house.

@deepwaterdotter That sounds delicious!!

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IamMrsG — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:11:50 GMT

RE: Could I do this in a cake pan? 9x13 or 9x9?

@alicedee I don't see why not (I was even thinking about a loaf pan, for a bread), but be sure to keep a close eye on them. My muffins (small size, in a cupcake pan) were fully baked after 20 minutes.

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alicedee — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:14:04 GMT

@IamMrsG wrote:
RE: Could I do this in a cake pan? 9x13 or 9x9?

@alicedee I don't see why not (I was even thinking about a loaf pan, for a bread), but be sure to keep a close eye on them. My muffins (small size, in a cupcake pan) were fully baked after 20 minutes.

Thank you you so much! I am definitely trying it....something “fall-ish” to take to my sister’s!

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IamMrsG — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:14:29 GMT

RE: I think carrot cake mix is an option too.

@chrystaltree Or gingerbread?

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IamMrsG — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:17:18 GMT

@alicedee wrote:
@IamMrsG wrote:
RE: Could I do this in a cake pan? 9x13 or 9x9?

@alicedee I don't see why not (I was even thinking about a loaf pan, for a bread), but be sure to keep a close eye on them. My muffins (small size, in a cupcake pan) were fully baked after 20 minutes.

Thank you you so much! I am definitely trying it....something “fall-ish” to take to my sister’s!

@alicedee Another thought: Be sure to grease the pan (or line with parchment paper).

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lovesrecess — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:35:18 GMT

I found when I made this it needed some spice...I added cinnamon and nutmeg...I think it would be even better with using a can of pumpkin pie mix rather than plain pumpkin since the mix has the seasoning already in it. Oh I also added some ginger. Still too hot here to even bake anything yet. Guess I will have to rely on the pumpkin streusel muffins at Costco....yum!

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Big Joanie — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:50:06 GMT

OMG .. what a great idea .. Thank you .....!!

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godi — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 20:56:13 GMT

Oh boy muffin central starting here real soon! Thanks @IamMrsG

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vabreeze — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:24:39 GMT

@Witchy Woman,

RE: I've been using canned pumpkin with cheesecake flavored sugar free pudding and 1 and 1/2 cups of almond milk and it's delcious.

Curious. What is the outcome..... pudding, smoothie, a crustless pie or what??? It sounds good with that almond milk, whatever is the result!

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cindyNC — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 23:28:45 GMT

I started making a pumpkin cake last year only with sugar free cake mix (health issues). Use a cream cheese frosting made w/little sugar, cream cheese and greek yogurt (instead of butter).

Still not certain of all the spices so I use 1.5 times what is indicated on the can of pumpkin for pumpkin pie. My BF would prefer it more like spice cake. LOL