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Pumpkin Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (1 lb. 2.25-oz., the kind with the pudding included)
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/3 cup apple sauce
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Frosting

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions 

  • Combine all cupcake ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat with a mixer until well blended.
  • Turn mixer on high and beat for three more minutes.
  • Line a muffin pan with 24 paper muffin cups.
  • Fill each cup about 3/4 full with the cupcake mix.
  • Cook in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool before removing from pan.
  • To make the frosting, combine all frosting ingredients in a large bowl and beat until smooth.
  • Frost cupcakes after they are completely cooled.