Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp all spice
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 cup pumpkin
1/2 cup water (or soy milk)
1/2 cup apple sauce (or nonfat greek yogurt)
2 tbsp molasses

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, sift and mix together 2 cups flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp all spice, and 1/8 tsp ground cloves and set aside.

2) In stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix 1 cup pumpkin, 1/2 cup water (or soy milk), 1/2 cup apple sauce (or nonfat greek yogurt), and 2 tbsp molasses.

3) Lower the speed to medium-low, and gradually add in the flour mixture and mix until all ingredients are just combined.

4) Pour batter into one 12-count muffin pan and bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 min.

Mom’s Recipe

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
6 tbsp butter, softened, plus 2 tbsp butter, melted
1 cup sugar, plus more for cinnamon sugar
2 eggs
1 cup whole milk

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, sift and mix together 3 cups flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp nutmeg, and set aside.

2) In stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat 6 tbsp butter and 1 cup sugar. Add 2 eggs.

3) Lower the speed to medium-low, and gradually add in the flour mixture, while alternating adding 1 cup whole milk. Mix until all ingredients are just combined.

4) Pour batter into one 12-count muffin pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 min.

5) While still warm, brush muffins with 2 tbsp melted butter. Roll in cinnamon and sugar.

Mom’s Recipe (French Breakfast Muffins)

Ingredients

5 eggs
4 tbsp sugar
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 quart whole milk
3 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2) In stand mixer or bowl, beat/whisk 5 eggs and 4 tbsp sugar. Add 1 cup flour and 1 tsp salt. Lastly, add 1 quart whole milk.

3) Place 3 tbsp butter in greased 12×16 broiler pan or deep casserole dish. Add batter to pan as soon as butter melts. Bake for 15-20 min or golden brown.

Ingredients:

Cake:
2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup sour cream

Topping:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 cups chopped nuts

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, sift and mix together the 2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.

2) In stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar. Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla.

3) Lower the speed to medium-low, and gradually add in the flour mixture, while alternating adding 1 cup sour cream. Mix until all ingredients are just combined.

4) Pour batter into two 9-inch bread pans or one 9×13 inch dish.

5) Mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/3 cups chopped nuts in medium bowl. Divide mixture evenly on top of cakes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 min.

Mom’s Coffee Cake

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup milk
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
3 eggs

Instructions:
1) Preheat oven to 425 degres and grease popover pan.
2) In large bowl, mix 1 1/4 cup milk, 1 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 tsp salt. Beat until blended (do not overbeat).
3) Fold in 3 eggs, one at a time, until just blended.
4) Fill popover pan cups 3/4 full.
5) Bake at 425 degrees for 20 min. Reduce temp to 325 and bake for 15-20 min more until golden brown. Serve with Jam, scrambled eggs and spinach, or just butter.