Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting



It's definitely feeling like autumn here, so I say it's time to dig into all of the yummy pumpkin dessert recipes! I made these for a baptism on Saturday and they were so easy and good, I thought I'd post the recipe. Just look beyond the subpar picture- it was the only one left!

Cake
1 box spice cake mix
1 C. pumpkin puree
3 large eggs
1 C. water

Heat oven to 350. Spray cake pans or line cupcake tins with liners. Beat ingredients in a large bowl on medium speed for two minutes. Pour batter into pans. Bake depending on pan size (about 18-22 minutes for cupcakes). Cool completely.

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 8 oz. package of cream cheese, softened
1/4 C. butter, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 C. powdered sugar

Beat cream cheese, butter, milk, and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 C. at a time, on low speed until smooth and spreadable. You'll probably have leftovers, so don't be stingy with the frosting when icing your cupcakes. Besides, did you notice there was no oil in the cake? Another excuse to pile it on.

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