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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Amazing warm taste for a lovely fall get together or just because Cook time 18-20 minute

Directions

  1. For Cupcakes
  2. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tin with paper liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. 2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, or with a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat together the cake and pudding mixes, pumpkin pie spice, sour cream, pumpkin, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on med for about two mins
  4. 3. Add the batter between 24 muffin wells; about 3 tbsp of batter each.
  5. 4. Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 mins or until the tops of the cakes spring back when lightly touched
  6. 5. Remove cupcakes from muffin tins and allow to fully cool. Once cupcakes are cool, prepare your frosting.
  7. For Cream Cheese Frosting
  8. 1. In the bowl of a stand mixer beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes. Add in the butter and continue beating for another 2-3 mins.
  9. 2. Turn the mixer down to low slowly add in the confectioners' sugar Add in vanilla and mix. Turn the mixer back up to medium-high speed and beat the mixture for about 3-4 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  10. 3. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and if desired, garnish with sprinkles.