These festive spiced cupcakes are perfect for fall baking and will delight anyone with a sweet tooth. Made using boxed cake mixes, this trio of flavors includes pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon, and maple pecan, making them ideal for any autumn gathering.

This recipe is straightforward and allows you to create delicious desserts with minimal effort. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply want to eat dessert at home, these cupcakes are sure to impress.

Delicious Fall Cupcakes

This cupcake trio features a delightful combination of flavors that capture the essence of fall. Each cupcake is moist and flavorful, topped with complementary frostings that enhance their unique tastes. The recipe yields about 24 cupcakes, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the season.

Ingredients

• 1 box pumpkin spice cake mix
• 1 box apple cinnamon cake mix
• 1 box vanilla cake mix
• 3 large eggs (per cake mix)
• 1 cup water (per cake mix)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (per cake mix)
• 1 cup cream cheese frosting (for pumpkin spice cupcakes)
• 1 cup caramel frosting (for apple cinnamon cupcakes)
• 1 cup maple frosting (for maple pecan cupcakes)
• Chopped pecans for garnish (optional)
• Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake pans with paper liners.
2. Prepare the Cake Mixes: In separate bowls, prepare each cake mix according to the package instructions, using the specified eggs, water, and oil.
3. Bake the Cupcakes: Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with the prepared batter. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
4. Frost the Cupcakes: Once cooled, frost each cupcake with the corresponding frosting: cream cheese for pumpkin spice, caramel for apple cinnamon, and maple for maple pecan.
5. Garnish: Sprinkle chopped pecans on top of the maple pecan cupcakes and a dash of ground cinnamon on the pumpkin spice cupcakes for added flavor.
6. Serve: Arrange the cupcakes on a platter and enjoy your festive treats!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cupcakes
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 12g
• Protein: 2g
• Carbohydrates: 35g