Spiced Pumpkin Cake (part II: Mini cupcakes!)

I made this spiced pumpkin cake recipe about 3 weeks ago and it turned out well. I offered to bring it to the Thanksgiving family gathering I'm heading to in less than 12 hours. I suppose I always try to make the cake into mini cupcakes at some point. (Did it for the olive oil lemon cake). I mostly do it because I think they are cute but it's also easier to serve in moderate portions.

I realized this evening how I forgot to add the sugar earlier last time. Upon reading the recipe I realized that the list of ingredients were not listed in groupings. Most recipes are user friendly and list ingredients according to when they are added. The sugar was no where near the butter. Not that it is an excuse on my part, just an observation. Batter came out a lot smoother this time. I also added a tad more pumpkin.

I didn't want to take several hours making these in the only cupcake pan I have, so I put the rest of the batter into a bread pan. Suppose I'm not willing to sacrifice enough for my art yet. :-)

When dealing with the glaze, make sure to work fast before it sets or else it will not glaze evenly on the cupcake. How cute are these!?!

Count your many blessings...

I won't be cooking or baking in the near future. Something is now wrong with my right thumb joint and I cannot bend it at all. When I try sharp pains shoot through it. Another thing I took for granted! It's amazing how often we bend our thumbs even in the slightest ways to accomplish everyday tasks. Can't hold a knife properly to cut anything. Good thing we still have Grandma's trusty automatic can opener so I can still eat! :) Doctor at school couldn't help me so he's sent me off to the ER to get it tested for an infection in the joint. I really should start looking into insurance. My body doesn't seem to be holding up well!

About 7 hours later I'm told it is a ganglion cyst and I see a hand specialist on Thursday. I just want the pressure and swelling to go down now though. Advil will be my friend for a few days.

Thursday evening I'm told there is calcification in the bump. If it doesn't heal itself in 3 weeks, the doctor will cut it out.