Recipe

Cupcakes

Step 1: In large bowl, using electric mixer beat together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, pumpkin, milk and vanilla.

Step 2: In small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Add to pumpkin mixture, beating until smooth.

Step 3: Spoon into paper-lined or greased muffin cups, filling 3/4 full. Bake in 350°F oven for 25-30 minutes or until top feels firm and toothpick inserted into centre comes out clean. Let cool completely on rack. Frost and decorate as desired.

Decorator Frosting

Step 1: In medium bowl, using electric mixer beat together butter, water and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in icing sugar until smooth. Add colour as desired. Pipe or spread onto cupcakes.