Make up the cake mix according to manufacturer’s instructions, line a cupcake pan with liners and deposit prepared cake mix (we used a #16 blue scoop to deposit 1.5oz cupcakes here). Bake until cake springs back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, let cupcakes cool completely. Using a larger straight tip, pipe a chocolate layer on each cupcake. Using a very small straight tip, pipe a few vines, using a small leaf tip, pipe a few leaves connected to the vines, and more at the base of the vines. Nestle 1 or 2 pumpkin candies in the base of the vines.
Make up the cake mix according to manufacturer’s instructions, line a cupcake pan with liners and deposit prepared cake mix (we used a #16 blue scoop to deposit 1.5oz cupcakes here). Bake until golden brown, let cupcakes cool completely. Using a large French (fine cut) star tip, pipe a swirl of red icing. Break a pretzel rod in half and stick in the center to represent the stem. Using a leaf tip, pipe a small leaf next to the pretzel.
Make up the cake mix according to manufacturer’s instructions, line a cupcake pan with liners and deposit prepared cake mix (we used a #16 blue scoop to deposit 1.5oz cupcakes here). Bake until cake springs back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, let cupcakes cool completely. Using an open star tip, pipe a swirl of chocolate buttercream on each cupcake. Decorate with autumn leaf sprinkles.
Dark Devil's Food Cake, Chocolate, Buttercreme, Buttercream, Green, Red, Cany, Pumpkin, Pretzel, Leaves, Sprinkles, Cupcake