These cupcakes are full of fall flavors! The cake itself is made healthier with pumpkin and applesauce in place of eggs, oil and water. The candy recipe makes plenty for extra snacking.
Provided by Mott's
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips
Time 1h30m
Yield 21
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare cupcake pans with paper liners.
- Combine cake mix, pumpkin, applesauce, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice in a large bowl. Using electric mixer, combine until thick cake batter forms.
- Portion into prepared cupcake tins, about 2 tablespoons each. Bake for 15-20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean and the tops begin to brown.
- For the Frosting: With an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip cream cheese and butter until well combined, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary. Add vanilla and whip until incorporated.
- Add 3 cups of powdered sugar, one cup at a time, whipping the frosting to incorporate each cup fully before adding the next. Add the vanilla seeds and whip one last time. Spread or pipe onto cupcakes.
- For the Candy: Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and pecan pieces, if desired.
- Combine sugar, water, Mott's® Natural Applesauce, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a large saucepan. Heat on medium until mixture starts to boil. Stir regularly until candy reaches hard-crack phase (300 degrees F on a candy thermometer, or until the candy audibly crackles when dropped into a cup of cold water).
- Pour prepared candy over powdered sugar and pecan pieces. Allow to completely cool and harden before breaking into pieces. Sprinkle onto frosted cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 258.1 mg, Sugar 49.2 g
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Marcedes Dunlap
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Scarlett Arviso
[email protected]These cupcakes are a great way to celebrate fall. They're festive and delicious!
Shaheer Qureshi
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cupcakes without any problems. They're really easy to follow.
Bearded Zaddy
[email protected]These cupcakes are a little bit of work to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they're always a hit.
Samad Tunio
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and she loved them! She said they were the best cupcakes she'd ever had.
RuthAnna George
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party. They're not too big and not too small.
Amber Ndlovu
[email protected]I love that these cupcakes are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a little healthier than most cupcakes.
timao venecianosausentes
[email protected]These cupcakes are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them the day before a party and they were still fresh and delicious the next day.
Oggy Gaming
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try these cupcakes because I'm not a big fan of frosting. But I was pleasantly surprised! The frosting is light and fluffy, and it doesn't overpower the cupcakes.
Derek Crots
[email protected]These cupcakes are a great way to use up leftover fruit. I made them with apples and pears, and they were delicious.
Mark Vox
[email protected]I love these cupcakes! They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and just for fun.
Sameul Huque Shaian
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect fall treat. They're moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Petranilla musabe
[email protected]I've made these cupcakes several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The frosting is especially delicious.
Yasmin Arshad
[email protected]These cupcakes are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use different fruits to make them different flavors.
Slasher Kun
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a fall party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
kareem jn
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement.