Saturday, January 15, 2011

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes!

Mix together 1 package of yellow cake mix with
1 package 3.4 ounces instant vanilla pudding
1 cup pumpkin or apple sauce
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup water
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves

Mix thoroughly and put into your cupcake (paper lined, of course!) muffin tins.

Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes our until the tops are gently firm and bounce back to the touch. Cool before icing.

Butter Cream Icing

1 stick butter
1/4 cup Crisco
Approximately 3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Milk as needed

Soften the butter and whip together with the Crisco. Add the powdered sugar gradually. Add the vanilla and enough milk
to make a spreadable icing.

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