Jack-O'-Lantern Cupcakes

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 35 minutes Cook: 25 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 961 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 25 cupcakes suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 package cake mix, yellow
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup pumpkin
2 large eggs
frosting
3 tablespoons margarine softened
3 tablespoons pumpkin
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 x black licorice twists
1 x gumdrops small, green

Directions

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 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool completely. In small bowl, beat margarine and 3 tablespoons pumpkin until well blended.

Gradually add 1 cup of the powdred 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 362g
Amount per Serving
Calories 961 25% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.0g42%
 Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 111mg37%
Sodium 1078mg45%
Total Carbohydrate 172.0g57%
 Dietary Fiber 4.0g14%
 Sugars 121.0g
Protein 12.0g24%
Vitamin A 237%  Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 29%  Iron 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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