1 pk Yellow cake mix
1 1/2 ts Pumpkin pie spice
1 c Buttermilk
1 c Pumpkin
2 Eggs
Frosting:
3 tb Margarine; softened
3 tb Pumpkin
2 c Powdered sugar
1/2 ts Milk
1/2 ts Vanilla
Black licorice twists
Small green gumdrops
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Heat oven to 350°F. Line 24 muffin cups with paper baking cups. In
large bowl, combine all cupcake ingredients at low speed until
moistened; beat 2 minues at medium speed, scraping down sides of
bowl. Pour batter into prepared muffin cups. Bake at 350°F for 20
to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out
clean. Cool completely. In small bowl, beat margarine and 3 tb
pumpkin until well blended. Gradually add 1 cup of the powdered
sugar; beat until smooth, about 1 minute. Add milk and vanilla.
Gradually add remaining 1 cup powdered sugar; beat an additonal
2 minutes. Spread on tops of cupcakes. Cut down 1 side to open
licorice twist into triangular pieces for eyes and noses. Cut
jagged curved pieces for mouths. Arrange on top of cupcakes for
faces. Slice gumdrops in half; attach to head for stems.
