PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE CUPCAKES

 I'm a little late in posting this because I actually made these around Thanksgiving. I can't even believe how busy I am baking this year! :) I made these pumpkin cupcakes for someone at my son's daycare, and also gave some to my co-workers. They were a big hit! And the best part is, I stumbled upon this recipe by accident and out of desperation!!

So I was up super late one night getting ready to fill this order and I hadn't even started baking yet when I realized I didn't even have any eggs. :( It was way too late to run to the store and this order was due the next morning!! So I had no choice but to figure it out. I grabbed a box of Duncan Hines Spice Cake mix from my cabinet and this is what I came up with. I am so amazed at how these turned out and I will be using this recipe from now on!

P.S. The topping is crushed graham crackers!! Yummm!!!! 



Enjoy!

Feel free to leave comments and suggestions! :)

Cupcake Ingredients:

1 Duncan Hines Spice Cake Mix

1 small can pumpkin pie mix

1/2 cup water 

Baking Instructions:

NOTE: Do not mix cake mix as instructed on box. Only use the ingredients listed above. :)

Fill cupcake liners 

Bake at 350° for  20-25 min 

Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 oz unsalted butter (softened)

4 oz cream cheese (softened)

2 cups powdered sugar (sifted)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Beat together cream cheese and butter. Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup to 1 cup at a time with mixer on low speed until creamy. Mix in vanilla extract.