Giant Cupcake Pumpkin

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 1 package spice cake mix (regular size)
• 1 cup solid-pack pumpkin
• 1 cup water
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (6 ounces) miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cans (16 ounces each) vanilla frosting
• 1 teaspoon maple flavoring
• Orange food coloring
• Reese's pieces

Preparation

Step 1

•Preheat oven to 350°. Line 26 muffin cups with paper liners.
•In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pumpkin, water and eggs; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Stir in chocolate chips. Fill prepared cups two-thirds full.
•Bake 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
•In a large bowl, beat frosting and flavoring; tint frosting orange. Arrange cupcakes on a large platter, forming a pumpkin. Spread frosting over cupcakes. Decorate with Reese's pieces as desired.