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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

July 11, 2012

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I saw this recipe in a bargain cookbook, and instantly wanted to try it out. Pretty much anything with pumpkin has got to be good…Right???

These were easily the best cupcakes I’ve ever had!  My usual favorite cupcake is chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, and I also like these raspberry filled ones which I’ve shown here before, but these pumpkin spice cupcakes were fantastic!  Serve them with a cup of coffee….YUM.

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Trust me, the picture cannot accurately portray their deliciousness, not to mention the tantalizing way your kitchen smells after making them.
Ok, enough drooling, here’s the recipe:
1 18 ounce box of spice cake mix
1 15 ounce can of pumpkin
3 eggs
1/3 cup of oil
1/3 cup of water
 
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Duncan Hines is the brand that I used, and it was perfect.
First mix all the ingredients together, and beat with a mixer for two minutes.
Fill 24 cupcake papered muffin cups  (I used a 1/4 cup measuring cup).
Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until when you touch the top it springs back for you (at least that is what my cake baker mom tells me).  Let them cool, if you can wait.
They smell so good, that believe me, it’s tough!
These are so delicious that you could stop here, and eat them just like this, plain with no frosting, but if you want to take them up a notch…

pumpkin cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Joyful Homemakingyou can go with a store bought vanilla or cream cheese frosting, or your favorite homemade version, or…

pumpkin cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Joyful Homemakingmy husband’s all time personal favorite, cool whip or dunking them in a tall cold glass of milk.  Your choice.

pumpkin cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Joyful Homemaking
 
pumpkin cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Joyful Homemaking

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

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Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:20 mins
Total Time:30 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 18 ounce box of spice cake mix
  • 1 15 ounce can of pumpkin
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup of oil
  • 1/3 cup of water

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients together and beat with a mixer for two minutes.
  • Fill 24 cupcake papered muffin cups (I used a 1/4 cup measuring cup).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, or until when you touch the top it springs back for you (at least that is what my cake baker mom told me).
  • Top with cream cheese frosting, or cool whip and eat!
Servings: 24

*recipe from The Best 1001 Short, Easy Recipes
If you are a special fan of either cool whip or pumpkin, here are a few other delicious recipes I’ve posted, with one or the other of these lovely ingredients:

pumpkin cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Joyful Homemaking

Low calorie “ice cream” sandwiches (made with frozen cool whip)

pumpkin cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Joyful Homemaking
Pumpkin pie with a shortbread cookie crust

pumpkin cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Joyful Homemaking
Cool lemon dessert with only two ingredients

pumpkin cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Joyful Homemaking
Icebox lemon angel food cake

pumpkin cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Joyful Homemaking
Pumpkin pie spiced and sugared nuts

Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!

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  1. Kara at Petals to Picots says

    July 11, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Mmmm … looks delicious!

    Reply
  2. SweetPepperRose says

    July 12, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    Hey Margo, these will be perfect for my fall desserts! Bookmarking this in my Recipe Folder. thanks for sharing it!
    JoAnn

    Reply
  3. Robyn says

    July 12, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Margo
    those do look absolutely delicious..Im goin to save it too because it seems easy and delicious an I think my husband would love them.. Thanks for sharing with us! šŸ™‚
    Robyn

    Reply
  4. Carole says

    July 12, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    Pumpkin cupcakes – whatever next!
    Glad I found you through It’s a Keeper’s linky party. I linked in bacon and scrambled egg rolls. Have a super week.

    Reply
  5. Winnie says

    July 13, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    These look incredible, and I think it’s a great idea – pumpkin cupcake. Quite unique šŸ™‚

    Reply
  6. Heidi Fowler says

    July 13, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    Pumpkin recipes are so yummy, and I love the simplicity of the spice cake. I’m hosting a linky party “One Creative Weekend” at OneCreativeMommy.com. I’d love for you to visit and link up this idea and/or anything else you’d like to share.

    Reply
  7. april@gingerbread says

    July 14, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Oh my I want these with my coffee right now! LOL Im going to save this recipe for fall, thanks! I hope you will link up with me here:
    http://www.thegingerbreadblog.com/2012/07/sweet-saturday-link-party-v47.html

    Reply
  8. Ann Kroeker says

    July 14, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Those certainly look delicious–your photos are great! Thanks for linking to Food on Fridays!

    Reply
  9. Maria says

    July 15, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    Mmmm these look so good! I love pumpkin spice anything!!! I’ll put this on my “to try” list for the fall!

    Reply
  10. Miz Helen says

    July 16, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    OOps, sorry about that, I hit the wrong button.
    I just love Pumpkin and Spice, this will be an awesome cupcake! Hope you are having a fantastic week and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  11. Baked In The South says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    I have been looking for a pumpkin spice cupcake recipe! Thanks for sharing! We would love it if you would link some of your recipes over at our party!

    http://baked-inthesouth.blogspot.com/2012/07/made-it-by-monday-link-party.html

    Reply
  12. Margo says

    July 17, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    Thanks for stopping by, and hope you find something yummy to try!

    Reply
  13. Laura/Pet Scribbles says

    July 17, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    Hi Margo, I’m so glad that I can’t gain weight simply by drooling over your recipes! LOL I discovered your pumpkin spice cupcakes via the Homestories A to Z link party, but then I also just enjoyed reading your raspberry filled cupcakes recipe…and now I’m off to read more! šŸ™‚

    Reply
  14. Vintage Street Designs says

    July 17, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    Oh my goodness…my mouth is watering! šŸ™‚ Just hopped over from Tuesday To Do Party and I’m happy to be your newest follower! Would love to have you stop by for a visit and follow me back. http://www.vintagestreetdesigns.com Blessings ~ Judy

    Reply
  15. michele says

    July 17, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    i think i just gained 5 lbs.

    hope you have a moment to drop by and do check out my giveaway on the sidebar.

    smiles.

    michele

    Reply
  16. Amber M says

    July 17, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    That looks entirely too delicious. Really, I must have them now. šŸ˜€

    Reply
  17. Heidi Fowler says

    July 19, 2012 at 5:44 am

    I’m so glad you linked this up at One Creative Weekend! I love it! I can’t wait to see what you link up this week!

    Reply
  18. Crystal Dickson says

    October 13, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    These sound delicious! And so much more simple than the way I do it lol!

    Something you could try, find a recipe for maple cream cheese frosting and top them with that next time. Sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon, I promise you will be in love!

    Reply

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