Ingredients
16.5ozDuncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake mix
¾cupcanned 100% pure pumpkinplus 2 tbsp
¾cupwaterplus 2 tbsp
½cupconfectioners sugarplus 2 tbsp
4tspunsweetened cocoa powder
1tbsp1% milkplus 1 tsp if needed
¼tspvanilla extract
pinchsalt
6tbspchocolate sprinkles
2black licorice stringsstrings, cut into inch strips, like Wilton
Wilton eyeball candy
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a cupcake tin with 18 cupcake liners.
Combine the pumpkin puree and water in a large bowl, then mix to combine.
Add the chocolate cake mix, then beat for 2 minutes.
Fill cupcake liners ⅔ full.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
Combine the confectioners’ sugar and cocoa powder in a bowl.
Add the vanilla and 1 tablespoon of milk, adding ¼ teaspoon more at a time if needed until smooth.
Place the sprinkles in a bowl.
Spread just under 1 teaspoon of the glaze over the cupcake, then quickly dip into the bowl of sprinkles.
Quickly add eyes before the glaze dries.
To add legs, poke holes with a bamboo stick, then insert the licorice string.
Serve, and enjoy!
