Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Dash salt
  • 1 carton (16 ounces) caramel apple dip
  • Chocolate frosting and decorating icing, optional

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Combine the first eight ingredients. Beat on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium 2 minutes.
  • Fill prepared cups three-fourths full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Frost cupcakes with caramel apple dip. Decorate, if desired, with frosting and decorating icing. Refrigerate leftovers.