Turn everyday cupcakes into Halloween-style Skull Cupcakes with this handy recipe. Skull Cupcakes are made with halved marshmallows stuffed between cupcakes and their paper liners.
Prepare cake batter as directed on package; blend in dry pudding mix. Spoon into 24 paper-lined 2-1/2-inch muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool completely.
2
Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add sugar gradually, beating well after each addition.
3
Pull each cupcake liner partially away from cake. Place a marshmallow half between paper and cupcake to create skull's jaw. Frost cupcakes with cream cheese mixture. Decorate with chocolate chips.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Substitute
Prepare as directed, using any flavor cake mix.
Nutrition
Calories
240
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrates 38g
14%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 32g
64%
Protein 1g
2%
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
0%
Iron
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
Makes 24 servings, one cupcake each.
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.