Turn innocent cupcakes into scary black spiders with black-tinted frosting, black string licorice and other assorted candies.
30m
PREP TIME
20m
COOK TIME
295
CALORIES
5
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1 package (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 container (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
- McCormick® Black Food Color
- Assorted decorations, such as chocolate sprinkles, black string licorice, red candy-coated pieces and white chocolate chips
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding vanilla.
- 2 Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.
- 3 Tint frosting black with 1/2 teaspoon black food color. Frost cupcakes, mounding frosting in center of cupcake to create a dome shape. Sprinkle cupcakes with chocolate sprinkles. Cut string licorice into 2-inch lengths and use for the spider legs. Attach candy-coated pieces to flat side of chocolate chips with some frosting. Use for the eyes.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Test Kitchen Tips: For easier measurement, 1/4 tsp. Food Color = 20 to 25 drops
RELATED ARTICLES & VIDEOS
Behold the Cheesy, Crispy Glory of the Frico Fried Egg
![Behold the Cheesy, Crispy Glory of the Frico Fried Egg]( "Behold the Cheesy, Crispy Glory of the Frico Fried Egg")
Behold the Cheesy, Crispy Glory of the Frico Fried...
My love of fried eggs, my love of fried cheese, and my love of eggs and cheese have all been well documented, but somehow—until this fateful morning—I...
A Weeknight Lasagna you can Whip Up in No Time
![A Weeknight Lasagna you can Whip Up in No Time]( "A Weeknight Lasagna you can Whip Up in No Time")
A Weeknight Lasagna you can Whip Up in No Time
Lasagna is a true labor of love that requires slow cooking a sauce, boiling noodles, and layering the ingredients all before it even goes in the oven....
10 Things You Need to Know About Gluten-Free Baking, Cooking & Eating
![10 Things You Need to Know About Gluten-Free Baking, Cooking & Eating]( "10 Things You Need to Know About Gluten-Free Baking, Cooking & Eating")
10 Things You Need to Know About Gluten-Free Baking,...
Finding gluten-freedom doesn't mean a lifetime of boring meals. Enjoy favorites like Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake or Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake when you're craving something sweet without wheat....
