From Roz’ s Cucina Baked Goodies

By Roz Corieri Paige

Ingredients

• 1 1 / 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 / 2 teaspoon salt

• 1 large egg

• 1 / 2 cup buttermilk

• 1 cup pumpkin puree

• 1 / 2 cup packed dark brown sugar

• 1 / 4 cup vegetable oil

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

1. Place a rack in the center of the oven; preheat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt.

2. In a large bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil and vanilla until thoroughly combined and smooth.

3. Fold in dry ingredients until no streaks of flour remain. Fill prepared cups with about 1 / 4 cup batter. Sprinkle sugar over each cup.

4. Bake muffins until puffed, golden brown on top, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, about 20 to 22 minutes.

5. Let cool slightly in the pan. Using a butter knife, lift muffins from the pan and transfer to a wire rack. Let cool completely.

Note: Muffins can be baked one week ahead. Once cooled, store in an airtight container or paper towel-lined resealable bag at room temperature for up to four days or refrigerate up to one week. If frosted, refrigerate after two hours.

Mascarpone Frosting

Ingredients

• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1 cup cold heavy cream

Instructions 1. Chill a mixing bowl and whisk attachment for 15 to

20 minutes.

2. On low speed, whisk the mascarpone cheese until smooth. Mix in vanilla and powdered sugar until well combined.

3. Slowly mix in the heavy cream on low speed, then increase to medium and beat for two to three minutes until light and fluffy. 4. Use immediately to frost muffins, cupcakes or cakes.

Note: Use mascarpone frosting the same day it is made. Frosted items can sit at room temperature for up to two hours, then must be refrigerated.

About the Author:

Roz Corieri Paige is the author of La Bella Vita Cucina, a food and lifestyle blog where she inspires others to live life more deliciously and beautifully, whether in the kitchen or the garden. Find out more about Roz at www. italianbellavita. com.

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