I love to bake, but I haven’t really been making much time for it these days. So, anything with “quick” or “easy” in the recipe, I’m sold. And if the recipe only calls for 2 ingredients? Ummm, now THAT is my kind of sweet. Full disclosure: I’ve made these easy pumpkin cupcakes twice this week. (One batch for me, one for the baby.) Actually, the first time I made them, they were gone before I could even take photos of them. Harper, the Mister and I all devoured them.
Since they only have 2 ingredients, they look a little like muffins. But just add some frosting and don’t you worry – they are mouth-wateringly scrumptious cupcakes.
Oh and ps – I’m afraid Harper is taking after her mama as far as the sweet tooth goes. I limit the amount of sweets she has, but she does get to indulge in a little treat every day. Cupcakes are easily her favorite, and she calls them “cupkates,” which is doubly funny because my best friend’s name is Kate and she and I have a cake-making tradition that stems back a couple of decades.
I hope you enjoy these easy Pumpkin Cupcakes. Errr, I mean, Cupkates. And try my mom’s simple scone recipe next!
XO
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Quick + Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 package of yellow cake mix you can also use spice cake mix
- 1 15 oz can pure pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice optional
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325.
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Blend cake mix, pumpkin and spice.
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Scoop batter into prepared cups, 3/4 full.
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Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool on a wire rack and frost when completely cooled. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Recipe Notes
FOR FROSTING:
In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until blended.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Beat until creamy.
(Try not to eat it all before you frost the cupcakes.)
Decorate some with spooky sprinkles for the kiddos, or make them fancy pants for the adults and sprinkle with a little nutmeg. YUM.
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October 13th, 2016 at 8:36 am
I love pumpkin treats! My kids would go crazy for these!
October 15th, 2016 at 5:42 am
They’re soooo good!
October 13th, 2016 at 8:44 am
I enjoy all things pumpkin and have a bit of a sweet tooth! These look really yummy and I know my son will love them too. Thanks for the recipe!
October 15th, 2016 at 5:43 am
Thanks for stopping by, Christine! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
October 13th, 2016 at 8:50 am
These look great! Thanks for sharing.. this will make the perfect Halloween treat!
October 15th, 2016 at 5:43 am
Yes, they will! Thanks, Stephanie!
October 13th, 2016 at 8:54 am
These look yummy. Thanks for sharing.
October 15th, 2016 at 5:44 am
Enjoy, Kiana!
October 13th, 2016 at 9:53 am
Yummy recipe. Thanks.
October 15th, 2016 at 5:44 am
🙂
October 13th, 2016 at 11:23 am
These look delicious! I love yummy pumpkin recipes!
October 15th, 2016 at 5:45 am
Me too! Enjoy 🙂
October 13th, 2016 at 11:41 am
I would use my homemade cake mix but will be making these soon.
October 15th, 2016 at 5:45 am
That sounds delicious, too!
October 13th, 2016 at 11:52 am
Only 2 ingredients? Could these be any easier? I need to make these up for the Halloween party at school. I also just love the sprinkles you added. So, so cute!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
October 15th, 2016 at 5:46 am
Right?! I hope you love them!
October 13th, 2016 at 1:34 pm
The perfect cupcake for this time of year!! Can’t wait to try!!
October 15th, 2016 at 5:46 am
Yes! Enjoy, lady 🙂
October 13th, 2016 at 2:02 pm
These look perfect!! I have made all kinds of pumpkin stuff so far this month, but not cupcakes. I will add that to my growing list.
October 15th, 2016 at 5:47 am
You just can’t have too many pumpkin treats 🙂
October 13th, 2016 at 2:38 pm
Super cute. I love all things pumpkin!
October 15th, 2016 at 5:47 am
Me too!
October 13th, 2016 at 5:13 pm
These are so cute and I bet they taste delicious! Love the sprinkles on top!
October 15th, 2016 at 5:48 am
They do! Thanks, Cara 🙂
October 13th, 2016 at 6:01 pm
i love everything pumpkin and everything that is easy! 2 ingredients?! yes! I can totally understand how they were eaten before you could take pictures!
October 15th, 2016 at 5:49 am
Right?! Me too 🙂
October 13th, 2016 at 8:25 pm
I could eat a dozen of these cupcakes. Yum!
October 15th, 2016 at 5:50 am
Haha – pretty sure I almost did 😉
October 13th, 2016 at 8:48 pm
Yum yum YUMMM! These look so good! Fall is making me want to try so many new recipes out. I love to cook, but timing is such an issue living in Houston. I spend so much time in my CAR, haha. Thank you so much for sharing a quick and easy, yet still so good recipe! Can’t wait to try it. xx, E
October 15th, 2016 at 5:51 am
Fall makes me want to try new recipes, too! Hopefully you can find some time soon 🙂 xo
October 13th, 2016 at 11:42 pm
These sounds amazing and I’m going to try these this weekend !
October 15th, 2016 at 5:51 am
Yay! Let me know how they turn out!
October 14th, 2016 at 12:40 am
OMG this looks do delicious!!! The recipe looks so easy too! Gotta try it this season!
October 15th, 2016 at 5:52 am
Do it! 🙂 Hope you love them!
October 14th, 2016 at 4:02 am
Fun and easy! Love your photos 🙂
xx nicole
http://www.nicoleparise.com
October 15th, 2016 at 5:53 am
Thanks, Nicole! xo
October 14th, 2016 at 7:03 am
Making these this weekend! YUM
October 15th, 2016 at 5:55 am
Yay! Let me know if you love them as much as I do 🙂
October 14th, 2016 at 7:14 am
What a great simple recipe! And love the festive frosting and sprinkles!
October 15th, 2016 at 5:56 am
Thanks, Stacy! Have great weekend 🙂
October 14th, 2016 at 9:25 am
I totally understand about having to bake again to capture these “cupkates.” It won’t last an hour in my house.
October 15th, 2016 at 5:56 am
Right?! Oh, the life of a blogger 😉
October 14th, 2016 at 11:12 am
I have got to make these. I love pumpkin EVERYTHING!
October 15th, 2016 at 6:00 am
Me too! Pumpkin can do no wrong 🙂
October 14th, 2016 at 11:24 am
Looks delicious! Definitely pinned this to make soon! I love the skull plate too 🙂
October 15th, 2016 at 6:00 am
Yay! Thanks, Jenni!
October 14th, 2016 at 12:11 pm
Yummy and simple! I’m a sucker for box cakes… they are so good. Adding pumpkin is so brilliant!!
October 15th, 2016 at 6:01 am
Yes, me too! They’re so easy – and the pumpkin makes it super delicious 🙂
October 27th, 2017 at 8:11 pm
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