Jack-o'-Lantern Cupcakes

These Jack-o-lantern cupcakes are oh-so-delicious. They will be the highlight of any Halloween party even if a goblin or two decide to show up.

DoorMouse in Space, Fri., 5/25 @ 10:30 on NICK

Ingredients

• 1 box (18.25 oz.) favorite cake mix
• 1 can (16 oz.) plus 1/2 cup vanilla frosting
• Yellow and orange paste food coloring
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate frosting

Supplies

• Cupcake pans
• 24 cupcake liners

Directions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 24 cupcake cups with paper liners. Kids can help prepare the cake mix according to the package directions and fill the cupcake liners. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean; 22 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

2. Step 2

   Tint 1/2 cup of the frosting yellow and spoon into a resealable bag; set aside. Tint the remaining vanilla frosting orange. Frost the tops of the cupcakes with the orange frosting. Pipe the outline of the jack-o'-lantern faces with the chocolate frosting. (Parents may want to do this part.)

3. Step 3

   Heat the yellow frosting, in the bag, in the microwave for 2 to 3 seconds to soften slightly. Snip a small corner from the bag and fill in the outlines with the yellow frosting. Repeat with the remaining cupcakes.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 259
• Total Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 28mg
• Sodium: 158mg
• Total Carbs: 39g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 34g
• Protein: 2g