Halloween Cupcakes

• 1 (16 ounce) package poundcake mix
• 2 eggs
• 34 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup cooked pumpkin or 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 12 cup water
• 12 cup softened butter or 12 cup margarine
• 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon anise extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

1. In a mixing bowl combine cake mix, eggs, sugar, pumpkin, water, baking soda, and poppy seeds.
2. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
3. Pour batter into 18 paper-lined muffin cups.
4. Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 25-30 minutes or until golden.
5. Cool 10 minutes.
6. Remove from pan and place on wire rack until complete cool.
7. For frosting: Cream together all ingredients until smooth.

poundcake mix, eggs, light brown sugar, pumpkin, baking soda, poppy seeds, water, butter, powdered sugar, anise, milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/halloween-cupcakes-38768 (may not work)