I admit it. I am addicted to pumpkin. This time of year it’s in everything and it is SOOO tasty. These cupcakes are among my favorites and they are quick and easy to make!

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

• 1 yellow cake mix 
• 1 small box vanilla instant pudding 
• 1 small can pumpkin
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup water
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp ginger

Now here comes the easy part. Put it all in a mixing bowl. Beat for 4 minutes. Fill your cupcake liners about 2/3 full and cook at 350°F for about 25 minutes. Test with a toothpick – it should come out clean. I’ve also made this into a large sheet cake on a cookie sheet (bake for 35 min) or into two smaller 9×9 square cakes for stacking and frosting (bake about 35 min). It’s super versatile.

To make them completely irresistible I usually top the cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

• ½ cup butter
• softened 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar 
•  ¼ cup milk (use enough to thin to desired consistency)
• 1 tsp vanilla