JACK-O'-LANTERN CUPCAKES

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Looking for an easy dessert recipe for Halloween? Make these cute Jack o' Lantern cupcakes using canned pumpkin, Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix and cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter pecan cake mix
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Whipped cream cheese frosting
1 teaspoon orange paste food color
2 tubes (0.68 oz each) Betty Crocker™ black decorating gel
12 green gumdrops
24 candied pecan halves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • In medium bowl, mix frosting and food color until blended. Frost cupcakes. Use black decorating gel to make jack-o'-lantern face.
  • On work surface, flatten gumdrops with rolling pin; cut out leaf shapes with sharp knife. Place leaf cutouts and 1 pecan half on cupcakes near stems.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1/2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg

Charles Zuzeo
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I can't wait to make these cupcakes again next year.


Jakir Hossein
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These cupcakes are a must-try for any Halloween party.


Amari Smith
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I highly recommend these cupcakes. They're the perfect Halloween treat.


Khadijat Yaqubu
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These cupcakes are so moist and delicious. I could eat them every day.


Stephen Edwards
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I love the pumpkin spice flavor of these cupcakes. They're the perfect fall treat.


Christiana Christiana
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These cupcakes are so cute and festive. They're perfect for a Halloween party.


ZAKARYA KHAN
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I made these cupcakes for my Halloween party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Chantelle S
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These cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate Halloween! They're spooky, festive, and delicious.


Jahna Coker-Vettori
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Overall, I thought these cupcakes were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


bd bangldash
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These cupcakes were a bit dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


Victoria V
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I had some trouble getting the cupcakes to rise properly. I'm not sure if I did something wrong or if it was the recipe.


Ahsan Ali Shokat
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


jude ajonye
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I love these cupcakes! They're so cute and festive, and they taste amazing.


Sarwan Chaudhary
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These cupcakes are the perfect fall treat. They're moist, flavorful, and have just the right amount of spice.


Zaylin Links
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I've made these cupcakes several times, and they always turn out perfect. The recipe is simple to follow, and the cupcakes are always moist and delicious.


Muna Umer
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These cupcakes are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they still taste fresh.


Jahid Kahn
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I made these cupcakes for my kids' school Halloween party. They were a huge success! The kids loved them, and the parents all asked for the recipe.


King Stinger
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These cupcakes were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so cute and festive, and everyone loved the pumpkin spice flavor.