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Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cupcakes

November 15, 2012

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cupcakes

We all enter contests sometimes, and as a baking blogger, finding and entering contests is pretty much a part of my job.  I found one such contest a few weeks ago.  Giada de Laurentiis of Food Network fame ran a recipe contest asking people to put their spin on one of the recipes from her show of Halloween sweets.  Four winners would be chosen, and they would be featured on the homepage of her website for a day.  This was perfect for me.

So I went to the drawing board.  The episode featured a yogurt and fruit parfait, chocolate cake pops, and pumpkin oatmeal raisin cookies.  Hmmmmm . . . pumpkin oatmeal raisin cookies.  What if I turned them into cupcakes?

That’s exactly what I did with the addition of a simple maple glaze.  They were easy to make and fantastic on the first try, exceeding my expectations.  I was super excited.  I submitted my entry, following the rules to a tee and was even retweeted by a Giada fan Twitter.

Unbaked Pumpkin Cupcakes

The day for winners to be announced came.  I was not one of them.  Can’t win ‘em all; I understand that.  But only two winners were chosen.  Not four.  Based on a Twitter search there didn’t seem to be many entries, but mine is clearly there.  Since I know there were more than two entries, three (if there were only three) or four winners should have been chosen as stated.

I’m still a fan of Giada and her food, but this unfair contest has disappointed and upset me a great deal.  It is so important that all contests, perhaps especially those from our food idols, be run properly.  I can assure you all giveaways and contests here will be run exactly according to the rules specified.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cupcakes

The good news is these cupcakes are still amazing, healthy, and just in time for Thanksgiving.  Moist pumpkin cupcakes get a bit of chewy texture from oatmeal, along with sweetness from raisins and a bit of spice.  They’re topped with demerara sugar, giving great crunch and flavor.  Though totally unnecessary, a maple glaze makes the whole thing irresistible.  Make these a day or two before Thanksgiving as a power breakfast while making turkey, a snack for waiting and hungry guests, dessert, or as a treat just for you after all the company is gone.  These will be a winner in your book, even if they weren’t in Giada’s.

Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cupcakes

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cupcakes

Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cupcakes


★★★★★

5 from 3 reviews

  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 11 1x
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Ingredients

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Cupcakes

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup old fashioned oatmeal
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup demerara sugar, plus more for sprinkling
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (preferably homemade)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup raisins

Glaze

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2–4 tablespoons pure maple syrup.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 11 cups in a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, oatmeal, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and cloves. In a large bowl, stir together sugar, syrup, eggs, pumpkin, oil, and vanilla. Pour flour mixture into sugar mixture and stir just to combine. Fold in raisins until evenly distributed.
  3. Using a regular sized ice cream scoop, scoop batter into paper liners, filling all the way to the top. Sprinkle with demerara sugar. Bake for about 20 minutes, rotating halfway through if necessary, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cupcakes comes out with only a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in pan.
  4. When the cupcakes have cooled completely, make the glaze. In a medium bowl, stir together sugar, vanilla, and syrup, until a thick yet spreadable glaze has formed, adding more sugar or syrup as necessary. Drizzle over cupcakes immediately. Cupcakes with glaze may be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or frozen without glaze wrapped in parchment and foil and placed in a zipper bag for up to 4 months. Thaw at room temperature for a couple hours, or in a 350 degree F oven for about 20 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins

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Filed Under: Baked Goods, Cupcakes, Muffins Tagged With: Cinnamon, Cupcakes, Glaze, Maple Syrup, Muffins, Oatmeal, Pumpkin, Raisins, Vanilla

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Comments

  1. Joanna says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    I love cupcakes and these were great and I don’t understand the Giada contest but you are a winner in my book. Keep up your good work and you will succeed.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 15, 2012 at 8:06 pm

      Thanks for the words of encouragement! It means a lot because some days it is hard to keep going after dreams.

      Reply
  2. vanillasugarblog says

    November 16, 2012 at 1:09 am

    well now that’s creative!
    so these are breakfast cupcakes right? 😉

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 16, 2012 at 4:15 pm

      Thanks! That means a lot coming from you with all of your delicious creations 🙂 Actually, I made them specifically with the intent of eating them for breakfast and thawed a frozen one in the oven this morning. I do think they’d make a great dessert though.

      Reply
  3. Patty says

    November 16, 2012 at 2:23 am

    These look absolutely scrumptious and perfect for the fall baking season- a big congrats from me!!!!
    I think a few of your muffins would be the perfect fuel while making the family Thanksgiving feast;-)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 16, 2012 at 4:14 pm

      Thank you so much, Patty! These are great fuel because they’re pretty healthy and taste so good. The only problem is I’d want to eat too many of them and then not be hungry for dinner 🙂

      Reply
  4. luv what you do says

    November 16, 2012 at 3:19 am

    Wow! I’m not sure how you combined pumpkin with oatmeal raisin (my fave cookies) and that awesome glaze wtihout eating the entire batch. These look addicting and I want one NOW. Awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 16, 2012 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you so much! These are super tasty. I was amazed at how well they turned out after only one try. This is one of my favorite recipes now.

      Reply
  5. Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says

    November 15, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    This recipe sounds like a winner. I can’t believe it wasn’t chosen!
    I like how you turned the classic oatmeal raisin cookie into a cupcake! And with the addition of pumpkin, they’re perfect for Fall and Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 16, 2012 at 4:16 pm

      Thanks, Ruby! These are so perfect for fall and Thanksgiving! I think cookies and cupcakes should be combined more often, especially if they’re all this good.

      Reply
  6. sally @ sallys baking addiction says

    November 17, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    i love oatmeal raisin anything. and when there is pumpkin involved, there is no holding me back. These look incredible Laura!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 18, 2012 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you, Sally! I’m a huge fan of oatmeal raisin and pumpkin too. The flavors all go together so well.

      Reply
  7. Yelena says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:55 am

    Laura, the muffins looks so delicious. Perfect for Thanksgiving morning. Thank you for amazing recipe! Your blue dress is stunning!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 19, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      Thanks, Yelena, and thank you for visiting 🙂 These would be a great way to kick off Thanksgiving.

      Reply
  8. Ally says

    October 27, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    OMG!! This are amazing, even with the fact I had to replace the maple syrup with agave and molasses in a 2:1 ratio because I run out. Maybe that’s why I got 12? Incredibly moist, I baked them for 25 min due to my substitution. I also added a little of the pumpkin spice extract I’ve been putting in my coffee for the last week in the glaze, and WOW! You are for sure the winner, this were my first cupcakes made from scratch and I got compliments left and right. Thank you 💖

    ★★★★★

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    • Laura says

      October 28, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      Thank you so much for your nice comment, Ally! It totally made my day, and I am so glad you liked the cupcakes.

      Reply

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