Sunday, October 12, 2008

Halloween Cupcake Fun


I couldn't wait any longer ! I had to make some Halloween cupcakes! I tried a new idea that I have seen floating around the Internet: adding pumpkin to chocolate cake mix for a moist chocolate cupcake/muffin! The results were delicious and lower fat than using oil and eggs! Of course, I cancelled out any low fat qualities of these cupcakes by adding frosting...oh well!! I used Pillsbury's Halloween frosting and some fun edible images I bought at Target. I plan to take some of these to work for the kids to enjoy tomorrow!
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23 comments:

  1. Wandering CoyoteOctober 12, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    Those look totally awesome!

    Tonight I am making pumpkin bread pudding. I'll let you know how it goes.

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  2. rubybean77October 12, 2008 at 6:16 PM

    CUTE!!! I have been wondering about those edible pictures you can put on frosting. They look so professional!

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  3. LizNoVeggieGirlOctober 12, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    I KNEW you'd find a way to use more pumpkin ;0) Looove those cupcakes!!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 12, 2008 at 6:29 PM

    Those are adorable!

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  5. StephanieOctober 12, 2008 at 7:52 PM

    What a great idea! Pumpkin in chocolate cake mix, hmmm... Now I want to try it!

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  6. Mary H.October 12, 2008 at 8:46 PM

    Yum, I've been known to keep the icing off and eat them as muffins for breakfast. :) I guess that's why I'm on a healthy makeover!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 12, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    those are ADORABLE!!
    i wish i lived in the same town as my little brothers right now- they would love these.

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  8. KristaOctober 12, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    Those are the best! I love the edible images.

    I've tried cake mix and pumpkin before in muffin form and have never been let down!

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  9. AnonymousOctober 12, 2008 at 11:45 PM

    Those cupcakes will make you the coolest among those kids, Meg! So much better than the store-bought ones, especially because they're made with PUMPKIN!! Haha, I'm so glad you included that crucial ingredient ;o)

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  10. Zesty CookOctober 13, 2008 at 6:38 AM

    WOW - Great looking cupcakes.

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  11. JenniferOctober 13, 2008 at 7:18 AM

    I love your cupcakes! I found a magazine article about halloween cupcakes right after the holiday last year & I cannot wait to make them!!!

    Sadly for me, I'm on a "creativity restriction" until after this Saturday when I take the GMAT. You've totally inspired me to make them right away, though!

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  12. ShelbyOctober 13, 2008 at 8:12 AM

    I've done the pumpkin and cake mix before and love it for something quick! Your cupcakes are cute!

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  13. RhodeyGirl/SabrinaOctober 13, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    posted the bsi results....

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  14. JessieOctober 13, 2008 at 8:36 AM

    I love this entry so much that I just had to stumble it for you :) Great cupcakes!

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  15. stephchowsOctober 13, 2008 at 8:38 AM

    I love adding pumpkin to cake mix! :) another great idea is adding a can of diet soda... diet dr pepper with vanilla or chocolate cake mix tastes great! :) Sounds weird but it totally works! I'm also all about making cake mix in single servings in the microwave... haha fills a cake craving quick!

    http://stephchows.blogspot.com/2008/06/2-minute-chocolate-mini-cake-with-ice.html

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  16. MarlowOctober 13, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    AWESOME!! I want one...

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  17. Balance, Joy and Delicias!October 13, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    wooooooooo! these cupcakes looks great!! how long did you spend making them?

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  18. AdamOctober 13, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    Sweet deal Meg :) I wouldn't worry about the frosting, I mean at least the cupcakes are super good looking :)

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  19. Rosa's Yummy YumsOctober 13, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    Soooo cute! I love the decorations!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  20. AnonymousOctober 13, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    I love using pumpkin in place of the oil and eggs, no one can ever tell and they are a little better for you. Your halloween cupcakes look fab!

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  21. JulieOctober 14, 2008 at 10:11 PM

    Those look SO cute....really putting me in the Halloween mood! (whatever that is)

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  22. miss vOctober 20, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    halloween is the perfect cupcake holiday. i'm so excited!

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  23. appropriated.muffinOctober 21, 2008 at 1:11 AM

    now THAT sounds like a delish recipe! pumpkin hmmmm? I think i'm going to give that a whirl!

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