Pumpkin Cupcakes

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat the oven to 180C.
2. 2
   Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
3. 3
   In a bowl, add the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, and beat all the ingredients together.
4. 4
   Add the pumpkin, raisins, and grated orange peel, and mix again.
5. 5
   Sift the flour with the baking powder and cinnamon and add to the mixture. Mix until smooth.
6. 6
   Divide the mixture into the paper liners and fill them 2/3 full.
7. 7
   Cook for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. 8
   To make the icing: beat the cream cheese with the sugar.
9. 9
   Spread the icing over the cupcakes and sprinkle with nuts.
10. 10
    Leave to rest in the refrigerator until the flavors infuse.
11. 11
    Serve at room temperature.