Description
Create a spooky and fun treat with these Scary Monster Cupcakes featuring moist cake, vibrant colored frosting, candy eyeballs, and black decorating gel to craft monster faces that are perfect for Halloween or any playful occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cupcakes
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix or 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
- Water, vegetable oil, and eggs as called for on cake mix box
For the Frosting and Decoration
- 2 tubs (16 oz each) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
- Betty Crocker™ classic and neon gel food colors (orange, purple, yellow, blue, and lime green)
- 1 package (0.88 oz) Betty Crocker™ Candy Shop candy eyeballs
- 2 tubes (0.68 oz each) Betty Crocker™ black decorating gel
Instructions
- Prepare and bake cupcakes: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line 24 regular-size muffin cups with paper baking cups. Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions, using the required water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Portion the batter into the prepared muffin cups and bake as directed on the box for cupcakes. Once baked, cool in pans for 10 minutes then transfer cupcakes to cooling racks. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Color the frosting: Divide the vanilla frosting evenly into five small bowls. Add 1 teaspoon of each desired gel food color (orange, purple, yellow, blue, and lime green) into each bowl and stir thoroughly to create vibrant colored frostings.
- Decorate cupcakes: Spoon each colored frosting into separate decorating bags fitted with your preferred decorating tips. Pipe the colored frosting onto the cooled cupcakes to mimic monster fur, creating texture and wild designs.
- Add monster features: Apply candy eyeballs onto the frosted cupcakes to give the monsters eyes. Use the black decorating gel to add details such as mouths, nostrils, and other facial features to complete the scary monster look.
Notes
- Use different piping tips for varied fur textures on the cupcakes.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent frosting from melting.
- Experiment with different colors and designs for unique monster appearances.
- Store decorated cupcakes in an airtight container to keep the frosting fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
