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Pre-heat the oven to 180C.
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Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
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In a bowl, add the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, and beat all the ingredients together.
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Add the pumpkin, raisins, and grated orange peel, and mix again.
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Sift the flour with the baking powder and cinnamon and add to the mixture. Mix until smooth.
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Divide the mixture into the paper liners and fill them 2/3 full.
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Cook for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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To make the icing: beat the cream cheese with the sugar.
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Spread the icing over the cupcakes and sprinkle with nuts.
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Leave to rest in the refrigerator until the flavors infuse.
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Serve at room temperature.