Easy Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes With Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
4 egg whites
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) package neufchatel cheese, room temperature
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two 12-muffin pans with paper baking cups.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, egg whites, water, oil, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Fill each paper cup about 3/4 full with batter.
Bake for 18-22 minutes or until an inserted toothpick in the center comes out clean. Set aside on metal rack to cool.
Prepare frosting by placing cream cheese, butter, sugar and cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.
Beat on medium until well-combined and smooth.
For a prettier, more elegant presentation, use a piping bag to frost cooled cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles or other fall/halloween deco items if desired.