Along with bananas off the request treat list for daycare Halloween party we're also going to make pumpkin muffin/cupcakes.
I have a egg free vanilla cupcake (not very sweet) recipe. Do you think I'm OK to just add canned pumpkins to it?
For now I'm just planning on throwing a festive Halloween topper on top. But does anyone have a non sugary, egg and nut free, does not need to be refrigerated topping for cupcakes? LOL I know it's a tall order!
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@JoyfulKiwi: has to not need to be refrigerated. They only have a small fridge.
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
@locavore_mama: plain sounds good! What else is in your cupcakes? I need to make something for K's 1st bday!
GOLD / pomelo / 5737 posts
Just following because I'm curious to see if anyone has an answer. Sorry I don't have an answer though!
I think you're ok to leave them plain though. 
squash / 13208 posts
Not exactly sugar free but how about just a dusting of powdered sugar? Just enough to make it look nice - Then put the Halloween topper on that?
GOLD / papaya / 10206 posts
Dust them with a touch of powdered sugar in the shape of ghosts?
honeydew / 7687 posts
@locavore_mama: what about coconut? I bet you could make some type of coconut oil glaze. If you purée blueberries or strawberries or prunes it makes sort of a jelly, would any of those be good with pumpkin? Are you just against refined sugar?
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@Andrea: do you need a Eggless recipe? I found a really easy and moist Eggless vanilla cupcake I made when my niece and nephews were here. My nephew has a severe egg allergy. I'm altering it into pumpkin cupcakes. I can let you know how it turns out Wednesday evening if you want egg free pumpkin cupcakes. 
@prettylizy: @Mamaof2: cute!!! Do you think the topper would cover the dusting though? Let me taste my powdered sugar tonight and see how sweet it is. If not too sweet I'll just do that and save myself the trouble if making toppers. And it'll be easier to pack up too! Haha
@scg00387: not particularly. I just don't want to give kids things that are too sweet.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@googly-eyes: if you're looking for one for a birthday cake I made one. But it needed to stay refrigerated!!! It melted while on display. 
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
@locavore_mama: does it have dairy? She can't have eggs, dairy, or soy.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@Andrea: yes, on the milk but you can use almond or coconut milk?
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
@Andrea: look for a vegan cupcake recipe, I made one for a friend and they were so good (if you're okay with some cocoa powder and maple syrup).
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
@locavore_mama: probably no nuts either since big sis is allergic. Haven't tried coconut yet!
@looch: yes, I will have a look! She probably won't eat it anyway, but I want a little cupcake for photos!
honeydew / 7687 posts
@locavore_mama: gotcha; fruit purees are super sweet to the taste so I'm no help then.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@Andrea: unfortunately I haven't tried any egg and dairy free recipes so I can't vouch for any recipes.
grapefruit / 4110 posts
@andrea: I have had a TON of success with "Wacky Cake" which can be essentially allergen free and and not terribly sweet. I have also made it with a quarter as much sugar and applesauce. I make it vanilla but most recipes are chocolate. I have made it gluten free and it works there too.
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
@brownie: oooh that sounds pretty tasty. Thank you!!
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
That wacky cake is the same recipe I use, it is also called depression cake, because there are no expensive ingredients in it.
I am curious about making it vanilla, is there anything special you need to know?
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
@looch: @brownie: Thought I should report back. I made cupcakes using the wacky cake recipe and they were absolutely delicious! So thanks! I didn't put any icing on top, though. Have you put any icing on your wacky cakes?
grapefruit / 4110 posts
@Andrea: We have done whipped coconut cream (no sugar added), buttercream frosting and canned frosting. For his last birthday I made a honey based meringue frosting which was okay (tasted very honey).
GOLD / wonderful coffee bean / 18478 posts
@jedeve: @brownie: ooooh coconut sounds yummy. Thanks!
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