Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cheesecake Frosting

Photo: Mansi Desai

Ingredients

1 (15oz) can pumpkin

3 egg whites

1/4 cup of water

1 box Spiced Cake Mix (I used Duncan Hines Spice Cake Mix)

The Frosting

1 package (8oz) of reduced fat cream cheese

1 box (1oz) fat free/sugar free pudding mix Cheesecake flavor

1/2 cup skim milk

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Whisk the pumpkin, egg whites and water together until well combined. Add the cake mix and combine with the whisk until just blended. A few lumps are ok.

Evenly distribute the batter into 24 cup cake tins with liners. Bake for about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool.

Now for the frosting, Beat the cream cheese, dry pudding mix and milk until smooth. Smear on cooled cupcakes. Sprinkle with candy if desired, and enjoy these festive Pumpkin Cupcakes!