Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Spiced Cream Cheese Icing

Directions

Cupcakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Lightly spray and line 2 muffin pans.
2. In a medium bowl combine Kinnikinnick White Cake Mix and spices. Mix until combined and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl whisk eggs, oil and water until combined.
4. Add dry mix alternating with pumpkin purée to egg mixture. Mix until combined and batter is smooth.
5. Divide batter into prepared muffin pans.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 25 - 28 minutes or until cupcakes spring back to the touch.
7. Remove from oven and let cool.

Yields 20 cupcakes

Icing

1. In a medium bowl, combine sifted icing sugar and spices. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth (approx. 5 - 7 minutes).
3. Add butter and continue to mix until smooth and fluffy.
4. Slowly add icing sugar mixture until fully incorporated and icing is smooth.