PUMPKIN STREUSEL CUPCAKES

Pumpkin Streusel Cupcakes image

A delicious crumb filling becomes the center of attention inside these yummy confections that taste like pumpkin bread. -Donna Gish, Blue Springs, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
STREUSEL:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, eggs and pumpkin. Beat on low speed just until moistened. Beat on medium for 2 minutes., In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-fourth full with batter. Drop streusel by heaping teaspoonfuls into center of each cupcake. Cover with remaining batter., Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.