Ingredients

1

                        box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix

Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

1

teaspoon apple pie spice

1

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

cup whipping cream

1/2

cup butter, cut into pieces

3

cups powdered sugar

1/2

teaspoon apple pie spice

Apple slices, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.

In large bowl, beat cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

In 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, whipping cream and butter to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar; stir with wooden spoon until spreadable. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice.