STEP 1:

Roll out orange Fondant about ¼” thick and cut out a circle.

STEP 2:

To make the shape of the pumpkin, use your finger to make a slight indent at the top of the circle. Then use the backside of your knife to score a curved line on the left and right side of the pumpkin.

STEP 3:

(clockwise) For the stem, create a tan color of fondant by mixing 1 part white Fondant and ½ part dark brown Fondant. Take a small amount of the tan fondant and form it into a short stem and attach it to the indent at the top of the pumpkin.

STEP 4:

Create a light green color by mixing 1 part white and ½ part green.

STEP 5:

(clockwise) For the leaf and the vines, form 3 small skinny logs and spiral each. Then roll a small ball of the light green Fondant and taper it at one end creating a cone shape. Slightly flatten the cone shape with your finger to transform it into a leaf shape. Use your knife to score a line down the center of the leaf. Attach the vines and the leaf around the pumpkin stem.

STEP 6:

For the eyes, form two very small balls of black Fondant and place them in the center on the light brown part of the acorn. Lightly press down on each one with your pointer finger to form them into circles. Add two small specs of white Fondant on left side of the left eye and the right side of the right eye. Using a very small amount of black fondant. Form a very skinny string of fondant and form it into a “u” shape for the smile.

Pumpkin Cupcake Complete!