Instructions

Whisk the castor sugar and eggs together until pale and creamy.

Add the pumpkin, vanilla extract , sunflower oil and milk and mix.

Sift together the flour, corn flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa powder then mix into the wet ingredients until well combined.

Divide the mixture between the cupcake cases.

Bake the cupcakes for 20 minutes, or until an inserted skewer comes out clean.

Set aside to cool completely.

To make the frosting:

Whisk together the butter and the icing sugar, vanilla and spices in a mixer, until smooth, adding a splash of milk if the frosting is too thick.

Colour the frosting using Orange colour.

Place into a piping bag, then pipe onto the cooled cupcakes.

Decorate the cupcakes with a dusting of cocoa powder and sweets or sprinkles if desired.