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Applesauce Pumpkin Cupcakes
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 6
Found recipe on another site and wanted to post here for safe-keeping. I have not made these yet, but plan to this afternoon. Will update once I get feedback from my taste-testers!
Ingredients:
1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix (the kind with pudding in the mix)
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup applesauce
3 eggs
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups powdered sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
1. Combine all cupcake ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat with a mixer until well blended.
2. Turn mixer on high and beat for 3 more minutes.
3. Line a muffin pan with 24 paper muffin cups.
4. Fill each cup about 3/4 full with the cupcake mix.
5. Cook in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool before removing from pan.
7. To make the frosting, combine all frosting ingredients in a large bowl and beat until smooth.
8. Frost cupcakes after they are completely cooled.
By RecipeOfHealth.com