PUMPKIN SPICE FILLED CUPCAKES

Steps:

• 1. Mix spice cake with ingredient on box. Line 24 cupcake cups with paper and fill each one with batter.
• 2. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.
• 3. While cupcakes are baking, make the filling. Mix the softened cream cheese with the pumpkin.
• 4. Add the powdered sugar.
• 5. Add the pie spice.
• 6. Lastly, add the Cool Whip and beat until totally mixed. The Cool Whip should be thawed before using. Set this filling aside.
• 7. Melt 2 tbsp butter in small fry pan.
• 8. Add the chopped pecans and sugar. Stir until coated. Keep your eye on this for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often. When the pecans begin to caramelize, turn off the heat.
• 9. When cupcakes are baked and cooled, pluck out the center of each cupcake.
• 10. Pipe the cream filling into the center hole and around the top. Top with crushed sweetened pecans.