Applesauce Pumpkin Cupcakes

• Cupcakes
• yellow cake mix1 package

  (18 ounce) the kind with pudding in the mix

• canned pumpkin↗1 cup
• water↗1⁄2 cup
• applesauce↗1⁄3 cup
• eggs↗3
• nutmeg↗1 teaspoon
• cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  1/2

• Frosting↗
• powdered sugar↗3 cups
• cream cheese↗1 package

  (8 ounce) softened

• butter↗2 tablespoons
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine all cupcake ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat with a mixer until well blended.

2. 2

   Turn mixer on high and beat for 3 more minutes.

3. 3

   Line a muffin pan with 24 paper muffin cups.

4. 4

   Fill each cup about 3/4 full with the cupcake mix.

5. 5

   Cook in preheated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake comes out clean.

6. 6

   Allow to cool before removing from pan.

7. 7

   To make the frosting, combine all frosting ingredients in a large bowl and beat until smooth.

8. 8

   Frost cupcakes after they are completely cooled.