Cottage cakes

 
                               Cottage Cakes
 
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 Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Breads                           Muffins
                 Low Fat
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    2 1/4  c             all-purpose flour
    2      tsps          baking powder
      1/2  tsp           baking soda
    1      tsp           ground cinnamon
      1/4  tsp           ground nutmeg
      1/4  tsp           salt
      1/2  c             butter -- softened
      1/2  c             packed light brown sugar
      1/2  c             granulated sugar
    3                    eggs
    1 3/4  c             canned pumpkin -- (16 ounce can)
      1/4  c             milk
    2      tsps          orange zest
    1      c             raisins -- or dried apricots
                         For Quick Drizzle Frosting---------
    1      c	            sifted powdered sugar
    2      tbsps         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-inch muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
 Bake in preheated 350F 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. Makes 20 small cakes.
 
 
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 Per serving: 197 Calories; 6g Fat (25% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 
 35g Carbohydrate; 40mg Cholesterol; 156mg Sodium