Real talk: You get plenty of Halloween treats at the end of October, so this easy Halloween cupcake recipe is engineered to deliver cupcakes that are a little bit hearty, with just enough ...

and pumpkin puree on low to medium speed for about three minutes. Slowly beat in the dry mix into the wet mix in several increments, until blended. Using an ice cream scoop or cupcake scoop ...

Fill cupcake liners a little over 1/2-3/4 full. Bake for 22-25 minutes at 325. Let cool before decorating. For pumpkin spice buttercream: In stand mixer using flat beater attachment, cream ...

Oh, and did I mention none of these ideas involve carving ... and flip it upside down to make the top of your cupcake. Paint the pumpkin using the color of your favorite icing, stick the pumpkin ...