THE GREAT PUMPKIN CAKES
These are the ultimate confectionery tribute to Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin. The little round cakes are surprisingly easy to make-just put two cupcakes together, frost and decorate with vines and leaves. -Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cupcakes according to package directions. Fill 24 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a small bowl, combine 1-1/2 cans frosting; tint orange. Cut a thin slice off the top of each cupcake. Spread frosting on 12 cupcakes. Invert remaining cupcakes and place on top; frost top and sides., For stems, place one gumdrop on each pumpkin. Tint remaining frosting green. Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; insert #5 round tip and fill with a third of the green frosting. Pipe curly vines from pumpkin stems. Using green frosting and #352 leaf tip, pipe leaves randomly along the vines.
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Reena McKinnon
[email protected]Overall, these cakes were pretty good. I would make them again, but I would probably make a few changes to the recipe.
Dino Valentino
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.
MD ROBAYET HASAN
[email protected]I've made these cakes several times and they always turn out great. They're a favorite with my family and friends.
hana Reda
[email protected]I was disappointed with these cakes. They were dry and bland.
Anithe Motsamai
[email protected]These cakes were delicious! The frosting was the perfect complement to the moist and flavorful cakes.
Jjl Rowe
[email protected]The cakes were easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Marvin Smith
[email protected]I made these cakes for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Oumer Mahmud
[email protected]These cakes were a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make up for it. Overall, they were still pretty good.
Charnell De Waal
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the cakes turned out beautifully. I loved the combination of spices and the moist texture.
Ali Asghar jat
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were very good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Yerson Trujillo
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the cakes turned out great! They were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was delicious.
Easton Leonard
[email protected]I've tried many pumpkin cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Meshach Obinna
[email protected]These pumpkin cakes were a hit at my fall gathering! The spices were perfectly balanced and the texture was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again.