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Close up shot of a pumpkin patch cupcake with orange wrapper, and a pumpkin candy on top.
5 from 10 votes

Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

Created by: Fun Cookie Recipes
24 cupcakes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
These easy Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes are made with a shortcut chocolate cake mix, topped with a creamy and delicious chocolate frosting, crushed Oreos, and pumpkin candies!

Equipment

2 x 12 cup muffin pan
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Cupcake liners
Stand mixer
Piping bags
Open Star Piping Tip

Ingredients
 

  • 1 15.25oz box Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix plus ingredients needed to make it, per the instructions (oil, eggs, water, etc.)

For the Frosting:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz. package cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetend cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk whole or 2%

For the Topping:

  • 36 classic Oreo cookies
  • 24 mellowcreme pumpkin candies
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and prepare the cupcake batter following the instructions on the cake mix box.
  • Remove from the oven, and allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
  • In a bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla extract and salt and beat again. Then gradually add powdered sugar, and cocoa powder (about half a cup at a time to avoid a sugar storm). Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl as needed. Beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Add Oreo cookies to a food processer and pulse until you get fine crumbs that look like dirt. You can also crush the cookies using a ziplock bag and a rolling pin or other heavy object.
  • Fill a piping bag fitted with a large star tip with the frosting. Pipe a swirl on each cupcake, then sprinkle with 1 or 2 spoonfuls of Oreo crumbs.
  • Finally, top with pumpkin candies, sprinkles, and serve.

Notes

Storing: You can store your chocolate cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The cupcakes are best enjoyed at room temperature, so allow them to come to room temperature (let them sit for 10-15 minutes) so the frosting softens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcake | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg