For best results, use room temperature ingredients for both the cake and the frosting. If you don't have pumpkin-shaped molds, standard cupcake liners will work just fine. Simply decorate with orange frosting and jack-o'-lantern faces. To make the orange color more vibrant, use gel food coloring instead of liquid food coloring. The cupcakes can be made a day ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Frost just before serving. Feel free to substitute other nuts for the walnuts, such as pecans or almonds.
Ara Nienow
Jun 23, 2025My kids had so much fun helping me decorate these. It's a great activity for the whole family.
Eladio Keebler
Jun 8, 2025I found the recipe easy to follow, even for a beginner baker like me.
Wilmer Abshire
May 16, 2025I added a pinch of nutmeg to the cake batter and it gave it an extra layer of flavor.
Jonas Davis
May 11, 2025These were a hit at our Halloween party! Everyone loved the moist cake and the cute decorations.
Laurie Hickle
May 5, 2025The frosting was amazing! Not too sweet and the orange flavor was perfect.