If you're making your way through Disney World's Halloween snack lineup this season, the Contempo Cafe at Disney's Contemporary Resort has one worth putting on your list. The Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake — priced at $6.79 — is a seasonal offering built around a moist spiced pumpkin cake filled with cream cheese and finished with spiced buttercream and a ghost-shaped profiterole on top.
The pumpkin flavor comes through clearly without overwhelming the palate, and the cream cheese filling adds a smooth, tangy contrast that works well against the cake's richness. One minor quibble: the filling only extends about halfway down the cupcake rather than running all the way through, which leaves the bottom half a bit plain in comparison.
The buttercream frosting is light and fluffy with a vanilla base and a gentle cinnamon warmth. Decorative sprinkles add a bit of crunch without contributing much flavor on their own, while the ghost profiterole topping has an airy, donut-hole-like texture that makes the whole presentation extra charming — particularly for younger guests.
For anyone who enjoys pumpkin spice flavors, this cupcake is a solid pick and has the kind of cute, Halloween-ready design that tends to be a hit with kids and adults alike. At under seven dollars, it's a reasonable splurge during a day at the parks.
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This review was originally published by Disney Food Blog.
