Pumpkin Cakes

I made these delightful Pumpkin Cakes to give out to neighbors & friends for Thanksgiving this year.

I used this recipe from Nancy Fuller (aka "Farmhouse Rules"), which turned out really great.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/nancy-fuller/perfect-pumpkin-cakes.html
(I only put in half the amount of nutmeg & cloves that the recipe called for) 
But instead of following her directions to use a Sugar Pumpkin, I used this recipe using a "Cheese Pumpkin" :  http://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/best-pumpkins-for-pie-article

      It really did take a long time to cut up the chunks of Pumpkin, but it was well worth it & now I also have fresh pumpkin to make my Pumpkin Pie with today also.

Then since mine were mini "Bunt" cakes, they seemed hollow in the center even with the drizzle of icing on top, so I filled them with the spiced Pumpkin Seeds that I Roasted with the "Cheese Pumpkin" seeds.  Here is the recipe, I just leave the Ginger out since I don't care for it.
http://www.marthastewart.com/318249/sweet-and-spicy-pumpkin-seeds

 Festive & Tasty!