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.
First mix all the ingredients together, and beat with a mixer for two minutes.
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!
you can go with a store bought vanilla or cream cheese frosting, or your favorite homemade version, or...
my husband's all time personal favorite, cool whip or dunking them in a tall cold glass of milk. Your choice.
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
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!
*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:
Low calorie "ice cream" sandwiches (made with frozen cool whip)
Pumpkin pie with a shortbread cookie crust
Cool lemon dessert with only two ingredients
Pumpkin pie spiced and sugared nuts
Hope you enjoy them as much as I did!
Kara at Petals to Picots says
Mmmm ... looks delicious!
SweetPepperRose says
Hey Margo, these will be perfect for my fall desserts! Bookmarking this in my Recipe Folder. thanks for sharing it!
JoAnn
Robyn says
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! 🙂
Robyn
Carole says
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.
Winnie says
These look incredible, and I think it's a great idea - pumpkin cupcake. Quite unique 🙂
Heidi Fowler says
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.
april@gingerbread says
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
Ann Kroeker says
Those certainly look delicious--your photos are great! Thanks for linking to Food on Fridays!
Maria says
Mmmm these look so good! I love pumpkin spice anything!!! I'll put this on my "to try" list for the fall!
Miz Helen says
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
Baked In The South says
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
Margo says
Thanks for stopping by, and hope you find something yummy to try!
Laura/Pet Scribbles says
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! 🙂
Vintage Street Designs says
Oh my goodness...my mouth is watering! 🙂 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
michele says
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
Amber M says
That looks entirely too delicious. Really, I must have them now. 😀
Heidi Fowler says
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!
Crystal Dickson says
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!