Attack of the Alien Cupcakes
Attack of the Alien Cupcakes
1 Hr(s) 20 Min(s) (incl. cooling)
30 Min(s) Prep
50 Min(s) Cook
Send these friendly alien fellows to your next party! With assorted candy and green frosting, these chocolate alien cupcakes offer some Martian-made fun. Try our Attack of the Alien Cupcakes for a fun option at a space-themed birthday party or alien-themed bash.
What You Need
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24 servings
Original recipe yields 24 servings
1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup cold milk
4 vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, split in half
6 mini vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, split in half
2 pieces string licorice
1 Tbsp. silver pearl sprinkles
Let's Make It
1
Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes. Cool in pans 15 min. Remove from pans to wire racks; cool completely.
2
Beat dry pudding mix, sugar and milk with whisk 2 min. Stir in COOL WHIP. Spread onto cupcakes.
3
Decorate with remaining ingredients as shown in photo to resemble aliens. Keep refrigerated.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Serving Suggestion
Specialty foil cupcake baking cups (available at most bulk food stores) will add a special 'space' element to the martian cupcakes.
Tip 2
Shortcut
Omit pudding mix, sugar and milk. Tint 2-1/4 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping with green food coloring; spread onto cooled cupcakes. Continue as directed.
Tip 3
Keeping it Safe
Remove and discard silver hard candies before serving cake.
Nutrition
Calories
190
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 290mg
13%
Total Carbohydrates 24g
9%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Sugars 17g
34%
Protein 3g
6%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
Calcium
4%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
24 servings
* 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.
Tags
cake
cake mix
candies
COOL WHIP LITE
JELL-O Pudding Mix
JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
licorice
marshmallows
milk
pistachio pudding mix
powdered sugar
pudding mix-instant
sprinkles
whipped topping-reduced fat
cookies
OREO Cookies
oreos
sandwich cookies
All Seasons
Birthday party
Cool Whip
Cupcake
Dairy
Decorating/Garnishing
Dessert
Easy
Jell-O
Jet-Puffed
Kid-Friendly
Kids Can Cook
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