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Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

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Fall is around the corner and that means it’s time for pumpkin everything! This recipe for Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Maple Cream Cheese Frosting will knock your cozy socks off! Made with cake mix and a few simple ingredients, this kid pleaser is one of the tastiest things you’ll bake this season! Keep reading for the full recipe.

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Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

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PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES

Fall is one of my favorite seasons for so many reasons! The air is crisp, and so are the autumn leaves. Suddenly, I want to go on long walks to enjoy the beautiful scenery. There seems to be a perpetual spicy fragrance in the atmosphere, and that makes me want to come right back into the kitchen and bake up a storm! Now, I’m no expert baker, but with such an easy to follow recipe, anyone can fake the bake!

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting, easy to make with cake mix!

HOW CAN YOU MAKE BAKING EASY?

This recipe is made super simple by starting with a boxed cake mix. Why not? This is a busy time of year. Kids are back in school and fall sports are in full swing. A quick recipe can get me to the field with a tray of warm Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes in tow, before practice is over.

CAN I MAKE THESE PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES FOR OTHER SEASONS TOO?

Honey, it doesn’t have to be fall to delight yourself in Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes. Don’t let the Maple Cream Cheese Frosting fool you into thinking this is only a cold weather treat! Devour this recipe anytime you are searching for a delectable treat. Enjoy them during the winter holidays or late summer too. There is no wrong time!

WHAT INGREDIENTS ARE NEEDED?

For this easy to make cupcake recipe you’ll need a box of spice cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, canned pumpkin puree. The frosting requires powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, and maple syrup.

Even just the ingredients sound yummy don’t they?!

HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS CUPCAKE RECIPE?

Follow the recipe directions as listed below. Make sure you preheat the oven to 350.

Easy pumpkin cupcakes

Easy frosting for pumpkin spice cupcakes.

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PUMPKIN SPICE CUPCAKES WITH MAPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Ingredients: 

  • 1 box spice cake mix 
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup  vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

For Frosting

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature 
  • 4 tbsp butter, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup 
  • cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl combine boxed cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and pumpkin.
  2. With an electric mix beat until well combined for about 2 minutes.
  3. Fill lined cupcake pan with batter about 3/4 full per cup.
  4. Bake at 350 for about 18 minutes (or according to box).

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes for fall.

Easy to make cupcakes.

For frosting:

  1. In bowl of your electric mixer, combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, and maple syrup.
  2. Beat until well combined and powdered sugar in dissolved.
  3. Fill a piping bag or ziplock bag and pipe onto cupcakes.
  4. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Easy to make frosting for pumpkin cupcakes!

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting, easy to make with cake mix!

Grab the printable recipe below!

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 17 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box spice cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

Frosting

  • 2 cup powdered sugar

  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature 
  • 4 tbsp butter, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup 
  • sprinkle cinnamon optional

Notes

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CUPCAKE LINERS
MIXING BOWL
Keyword cupcake, pregame snack, pumpkin, snack, treat

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Barbara
Barbara

Barbara is the mom behind the blog. She began writing in 2012 as the creator of Hello Life, a craft & lifestyle blog. As life evolved, and her kids became more involved in sports, she aimed to create a site that would resonate with moms like her, and in 2017 Modern Sports Mom was born. Like many of today’s mamas, she loves being creative, cooking, and fashion, and when there are a few minutes to spare, a good book. A baseball and football mom, she is fueled by her strong faith, dedication to her family, and coffee. Lots and lots of coffee! Barbara lives in California with her husband, kids, dog, and cat.

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