MINI PUMPKIN CAKES

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I saw these cute cakes at a local grocery store and decided to make my own version at home. They're a hit at any fall gathering. -Jennifer Dorff, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup canola oil
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
ORANGE GLAZE:
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
Red and yellow food coloring
GARNISH:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons water
Green food coloring
4 Tootsie Rolls (2-1/4 ounces and 6 inches each), cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in walnuts. Spoon by 1/2 cupfuls into 12 greased miniature fluted tube pans. Bake at 350° until set, about 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, water and maple flavoring until smooth; tint orange with red and yellow food coloring. Place wire racks with cakes over waxed paper. Spoon half of the glaze evenly over tops and sides of cakes, letting excess drip off. Let stand until glaze is set. Repeat with remaining glaze. , In a small bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and water until smooth; tint green. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert a #4 round pastry tip. Fill bag with green frosting. Pipe vines on the pumpkins. For stem, insert a Tootsie Roll piece in the center of each pumpkin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 813 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 152g carbohydrate (127g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Mehar Mirza
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These mini pumpkin cakes are the perfect fall treat! They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of spice. I love that they're also easy to make.


Eliza Lyeon
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I love these cakes! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for my family. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


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These cakes were delicious! I made them for a party and everyone raved about them. The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the cream cheese frosting was amazing.


Benite Pritty
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Great recipe! I made these for my family and they loved them. The cakes were moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


BabyFace Finster
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These were easy to make and they turned out great! I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed these cakes.


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These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Kyrie Mokoena
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I've made these cakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're moist and fluffy, with a delicious pumpkin flavor. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect topping.


abid Jaan
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These were so good! I made them for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes.


Naeem Achakzai
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Easy to make and delicious! I used canned pumpkin puree and they still turned out great. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Rakib _Vhai
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These mini pumpkin cakes were a hit at my fall gathering! They were moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. I loved the cream cheese frosting, which added a touch of sweetness and richness. I'll definitely be making these again soon!