Candy Corn Cupcakes

Name: Candy Corn Cupcakes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American,
Ingredients: 1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix; 2 tsps McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract; McCormick® Assorted Food Colors & Egg Dye; 1 container (16 oz) vanilla frosting; Assorted decorations, such as yellow and orange sprinkles, colored sugar and candy corn

Inspired by Halloween’s signature candy, these bright cupcakes feature vibrant layers of orange and yellow cake topped with creamy white frosting and sprinkles.

30m

PREP TIME

20m

COOK TIME

221

CALORIES

5

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients 24 Servings

Step1
1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix
2 teaspoons McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract
McCormick® Assorted Food Colors & Egg Dye
1 container (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Assorted decorations, such as yellow and orange sprinkles, colored sugar and candy corn

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding vanilla. Divide batter in half. Tint one batch yellow with 1/3 teaspoon yellow food color. Tint second batch orange with 1/4 teaspoon yellow food color and 1/8 teaspoon red food color.
2 Fill each paper-lined muffin cup 1/3 full with yellow batter. Gently add orange batter on top of yellow batter, filling each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.
3 Frost cupcakes. Decorate as desired with sprinkles, colored sugar and candy corn.
4 Test Kitchen Tip: For easier measurement, 1/4 tsp. Food Color = 20 to 25 drops

TIPS AND TRICKS

Test Kitchen Tip: For easier measurement, 1/4 tsp. Food Color = 20 to 25 drops

NUTRITION INFORMATION

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