Autumn — the time of year when leaves are crispier, Netflix is greatly appreciated, hot chocolate is given a special slot in your schedule, and most importantly, the time when you are more thankful for the food you have. Fall is a season in which the cuisine is primarily revolved around one ingredient- pumpkin. With this said, we bring to you a recipe that can be used for entertaining your guests, your own comfort, and to cure boredom.

Ingredients:

•  2 1/4 cups flour
•  1 teaspoon baking powder
•  1 teaspoon baking soda
•  1 teaspoon cinnamon
•  3 eggs
•  1/4 cups oil
•  t teaspoon vanilla extract
•  1 can pumpkin
•  1/2 cup butter
•  8 oz cream cheese
•  2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1.   Preheat oven to 375° and place cupcake liners in pan
2.   Mix all wet ingredients together
3.   In a separate bowl, mix all dry ingredients together
4.   Pour wet ingredients over the dry and mix until incorporated (NOTE: don’t overmix)
5.   Scoop batter into cupcake pan, place in oven for 15 minutes
6.   To check if ready, place toothpick in center
7.  Beat butter and cream cheese until it’s a paste
8.  Add vanilla and incorporate
9.  Add powdered sugar, mix until fluffy
10. Let cupcakes cool for 45 minutes before frosting
11. For filling, melt bittersweet chocolate with a little butter
12. Scoop out circle (about one inch) out of cupcake
13. Poor chocolate in hole
14. Frost cupcake
15. Enjoy