"Barriguitas de Vieja are sweet Puerto Rican fritters of mashed calabaza (or pumpkin puree) that's fried to perfection and topped in sugar...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/3 pounds (605 grams) Calabaza
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1/3 cup (70 grams) granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups (375 milliliters) whole milk
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calabaza mash (or 1 1/4 cup (283 grams) pumpkin puree)
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2 large eggs (beaten)
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2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter (melted)
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2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
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2 cups (255 grams) cake flour
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2 tablespoons (18 grams) cornstarch
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1 1/4 teaspoon (2 grams) pumpkin spice blend
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1 teaspoon (6 grams) kosher salt
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1 teaspoon (4 grams) baking powder
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cooking oil for frying (at least 3 quarts)
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3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar (or powdered sugar)
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1 1/2 teaspoons (3 grams) pumpkin spice blend