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Quick and Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes
Filed under dessert - cakes/cupcakesOct 30
**Also seen on the Cafe Zupas Blog**Have you ever had one of those days when you find out that you need a treat, and need it right away? So it couldn’t be an “experiment” – it had to be something failproof.
I had one of those days a few days ago. I got a call from my sister, saying that it was my sister-in-law’s birthday and that we should take her out for lunch. Great idea! But I was not prepared! If you are a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know that I have been giving cupcakes to the birthday boy/girl in my family over the past 10 months. In my forgetfulness, or absentmindedness – I totally spaced her birthday, so I didn’t have a cupcake recipe planned to take to her. I knew I was going to have to go to the store since I probably didn’t have everything I needed on hand, and I only had a couple of hours before we met, so I knew I needed something I knew would work. I decided to just pick up a cake mix, since yes – they work every time! But I wanted something a little more, and I had remembered seeing a pumpkin cupcake made from a cake mix. After a quick internet search, which brought up lots of recipes, I decided on this one. It worked perfectly, was delicious, and I was right on time for the lunch with cupcakes for my sister-in-law!!
For the frosting, I used a recipe I used for my first blog post on this blog. I think about that frosting a lot because it was so delicious, but have never made it since. So I decided to take this opportunity to make it again, and I’m glad that I did, because it is my new favorite cream cheese frosting!
So if you are scrambling last minute for something to take to that Halloween party tomorrow night but you are running short on time, here’s your solution!
Quick and Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes
from VeryBestBaking.comMakes 24 cupcakes
1 package spice cake mix
1 15 oz. can pure pumpkin
3 large eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup waterPreheat oven to 350F. Paper-line or grease 24 muffin cups.
Blend cake mix, pumpkin, eggs, oil and water in a large mixer bowl until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared cups, filling evenly.
Bake for15-20 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Light and Delicious Cream Cheese Frosting
from allrecipes.com1 cup whipping cream
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanillaIn a large bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla. Beat until soft.
In a separate bowl, whip cream to soft peaks, then fold into cream cheese mixture.
You may have to refrigerate for a few minutes for the frosting to stiffen up enough to pipe on cupcakes.
44 Responses to “Quick and Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes”
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nicole said on October 30th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
What cute lil’ cupcakes.
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kat said on October 30th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Just perfect for the season
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kamailesfood said on October 30th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Love pumpkin cupcakes! The frosting sounds delicious. I’ve never had cream cheese frosting like that. I’ll have to give it a try.
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Ryley said on October 30th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
oh… so mean!!! I have this craving for something pumkin that I just can’t get rid off.. the other night it was so bad. I had to whip up the pumpkin cobbler that you put a dry cake mix on top of. And then Aaron had the nerve to tell me I couldnt eat it for breakfast for the next 3 days!!!
And my craving still isnt cured…[Reply]
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Maria said on October 30th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
These are perfect for Halloween!! I will have to try your frosting recipe. Looks amazing!
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Emily said on October 30th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Way cute cupcakes! Pumpkin are my favorite and your frosting recipe sounds really good! A must try!
Have a Happy Halloween!
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Aimée said on October 30th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Way to hustle up something great! We’ve been going nuts on pumpkin around here. Get ready for a slew of recipes…
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Sylvie said on October 30th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Every now and then I think most of us go for the cake-mix-to-the-rescue option. They look great!
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noble pig said on October 30th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Well you know I love them! Very cute.
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Tiffany said on October 30th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I LOVE the photograph. Very nice!!!! I wish I could stand the thought of pumpkin. This is the time of year I wait for, to bake pumpkin goodies. But this pregnancy has so messed up my food cravings and aversions!! I guess I’ll have to re-do Fall in the Spring maybe? hahah!!
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Ingrid said on October 30th, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Looks and sounds DELISH!
~ingrid[Reply]
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Mary said on October 30th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
I need to try your frosting recipe. It sounds fabulous! And I love a cake mix for a quick, easy and foolprrof dessert!
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Katy said on October 30th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
phenomenal! i love experimenting with pumpkin at this time in the season!
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Rosa's Yummy Yums said on October 30th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Such cute cupcakes! Happy Halloween!
cheers,
Rosa
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Lisa said on October 30th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
I am going to a party tomorrow night and need a dessert. I think I found it.
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housewifery said on October 30th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
ooh I make these every year. An even EASIER version of the recipe which creates moister denser cupcakes is to just mix the pumpkin with the spice cake and omit the other ingredients. It turns the cupcakes into the kind that get better over the next few days.
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Mrs. said on October 30th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Would it be so wrong if I just made the frosting and ate that? I mean, some of these fancy cupcake places sell the frosting in a cup so it couldn’t be that wrong?
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Susan said on October 31st, 2008 at 12:23 am
Beautiful…
Yummy sounding ….
Super easy!
Wow they are perfect- now I know what to do with the spice cake mix in my closet that I keep pushing aside!
Thanks…:)[Reply]
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ashley said on October 31st, 2008 at 1:15 am
very cute! happy halloween!
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Patsyk said on October 31st, 2008 at 1:54 am
These look great! I love the candy corns for decoration!
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Peabody said on October 31st, 2008 at 8:30 am
I’d like to find those in my trick or treat bag.
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Darius T. Williams said on October 31st, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Ahh – this does looks quick and easy…and tasty!
-DTW
http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com[Reply]
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Grace said on October 31st, 2008 at 3:35 pm
“Have you ever had one of those days when you find out that you need a treat, and need it right away?”
mmm…pretty much every day, and these would do quite nicely. heck, a couple spoonfuls of the frosting alone would suffice.
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Juliet said on October 31st, 2008 at 6:59 pm
Sounds delicious! I’ve been on a pumpkin kick at my blog and this sounds like a great recipe to try. I might make the frosting with low-fat cream cheese and see how that turns out.
http://thinkinsidetheicebox.com
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Katie said on October 31st, 2008 at 7:04 pm
These look very cute. Happy halloween
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Sophie said on November 1st, 2008 at 1:18 am
Cute and tasty cupcakes to the rescue! What a yummy birthday gift
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Joanna said on November 1st, 2008 at 3:33 am
these could not look any cuter! i love candy corn (but who doesn’t?) and on top of pumpkin cupcakes? omg how perfect is that?
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Gigi said on November 1st, 2008 at 4:40 am
Perfect fall cupcakes! Happy Halloween!
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Paula said on November 1st, 2008 at 6:24 am
Um, I’m sure we are related somehow and so I’d like these when you make my birthday cupcakes!
My oldest daughter would pilfer those candy corn right off the top. These sound wonderful and actually would fit in wonderfully to a Thanksgiving menu. Love that cream cheese frosting! YUM![Reply]
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Bellini Valli said on November 1st, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Who wouldn’t love and appreciate these pumpkin flavoured cupcakes. I think we are related too:D I love pumpkin with a cream cheese icing…I love everything with a cream cheese icing!!
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Rico said on November 1st, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Fantastic cupcakes…and as they are fairly small easy to eat …just pop a whole one in your mouth and let them melt..hehe.. keep cooking they are great.
http://ricocofeeshop.blogspot.com
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Dawn said on November 1st, 2008 at 9:04 pm
I have many of those days when I want something sweet now and want those quick & easy shortcuts.
Looks good to me…I'm game with these.[Reply]
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Maryann said on November 1st, 2008 at 9:54 pm
That frosting sounds wonderful
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Heather said on November 2nd, 2008 at 12:59 am
how adorable! i love the little candy corn toppings!!
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Megan said on November 2nd, 2008 at 2:06 pm
I have no problems using a cake mix!
The frosting sounds devine. One cup of whipping cream = double yum!!![Reply]
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Jessie said on November 2nd, 2008 at 8:25 pm
I love your cupcakes. They are adorable and look YUMMY!! I am also a part of daring bakers-can you advise on how to add the DB widget to my blog?
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Cynthia said on November 3rd, 2008 at 12:42 am
Deb, these are grogeous.
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Emiline said on November 3rd, 2008 at 12:50 am
They’re cute AND perfect!
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Madam Chow said on November 3rd, 2008 at 1:40 pm
I’m seeing so many pumpkin posts that I’m getting itchy to start baking with it again!
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Maria said on November 3rd, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Love these cute pumpkin cupcakes!
Maria
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glamah16 said on November 5th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
How fun! Im sure she loved them.
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Karie Lee said on November 12th, 2008 at 6:51 pm
These were a big hit for us! Thanks!
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Campbell's House said on December 5th, 2008 at 1:44 am
Love your blog! I made these for thanksgiving, but i substituted gingerbread for pumpkin cupcakes. I loved them. The frosting rocked, too!
Here’s to a great 2009![Reply]
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Anonymous said on December 1st, 2009 at 6:11 am
These are so good!! Amazing frosting.
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