* 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

Procedures :
# 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.
Category : Halloween