Ingredients
1 pkg yellow cake mix, with pudding included
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup applesauce
3 eggs
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 cup powdered sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
Preparation
Combine all cupcake ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat with a mixer until well blended.
Turn mixer on high and beat for 3 more minutes.
Line a muffin pan with 24 paper muffin cups. Fill each cup about 3/4 full with the cupcake mix.
Cook in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake comes out clean.
Let cool before removing from pan.
Combine all frosting ingredients in a large bowl. Beat until smooth.
Frost cupcakes after they are completely cooled and serve.
