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
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
Ingredients 24 Servings
- 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.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
(per Serving)
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