Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
The kids are back in school, the leaves are turning and there is a chill to the air. What better time than now to bake with pumpkin?
Pumpkin spice cupcakes are just the thing to take off the chill and warm up a fall day. Even better, this recipe is an old family favorite – and probably one you’ve heard of or even used in the past.
These cupcakes are so easy to make, my toddler helped me not only mix the ingredients, but “sample” the frosting as well! (We used a store bought cream cheese frosting, but vanilla or even chocolate would be delicious.)
How to make Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
The ingredients for the cupcakes are so simple, no measuring is involved: just a box of spice cake mix and a 15-ounce can of pumpkin puree. After preheating the oven to 350 degrees, pour the two ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir with a wooden spoon just until moistened. Then, using an electric mixer, blend on medium speed for about 2 minutes or until mixed thoroughly.
Divide the batter evenly into paper lined cupcake cups (using an ice cream scoop for less mess and more fun – my daughter especially liked this part!) and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove cupcakes to wire racks to cool completely.
Once cooled, frost and serve.
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jch says...
so, this may be obvious to some people, but I am a little confused. do you add the other ingredients that the cake mix calls for or JUST the pumpkin?
..sorry if that is a lame question, I am not much of a cook
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Odessa says...
Just add the pumpkin. It can be hard to stir, so you may need to add a little water to help it out.
These stay moist for quite a few days. My family loves them!!!
Oh, and if you use vegan spice cake mix, these cupcakes are vegan friendly!