*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                              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