pumpkin cupcakes { y u m }
I love to bake {maybe because I love sweets?} and my kids love to bake with me. It’s a fun {and messy} activity that produces the best kind of results {edible ones}. We made some Autumn treats yesterday that were super easy and equally tasty that I think you’ll enjoy as well.
The recipe came from Real Simple last year {although this was my first time making them}. You use a box cake mix, add in pureed pumpkin instead of the water and a dash of pumpkin pie spice for extra fall flavor.
The batter was a pretty lumpy, but came out just fine.
Yum … don’t they look good even without frosting? Ryan thought so {and he might have stolen a few}.
I have recently discovered {thanks to my friend Dee} that piping on frosting is much easier than spreading it and it makes the cupcakes look fancy.
You just need a pastry bag and a piping tip {which you can get at any craft store}.
Start on the outside and swirl around {at least that is how I did it!}.
While I piped on the frosting, this little guy enjoyed the beater and this little girl played with the remote
{anything to keep them busy!}
Once the cupcakes were frosted
Mason was pretty excited about adding the candy corn
DE-LISH!
Here is the recipe if you want to give them a try:
{your family & tummy will be happy if you do}
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