Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cupcakes

(I bake these at work.)

Makes 24 regular-size cupcakes.

This is probably my favorite fall recipe. The moist, fluffy pumpkin-flavored cake with a splash of smooth cream cheese is the perfect blend. They are the perfect addition to any fall party!

INGREDIENTS

1 package spice cake mix
1 instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 oz.)
1 cup canned pumpkin
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin cups. Prepare the cake batter as directed on the package (**ingredients used in cake batter are NOT listed above). Once mixed, add the dry pudding mix and pumpkin. Mix well and spoon into muffin cups.

Beat cream cheese with mixer until creamy. Blend in the sugar and egg, and spoon small dabs over the batter in the muffin cups. Bake 18 to 21 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes and remove to wire racks. Cool completely and enjoy! :)