Name: Ghost "Cake"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Makes 24 servings, one cupcake each.
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix; 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups); black decorating gel; 5 thin vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided

13 Review(s)

1 Hr(s) 10 Min(s) (incl. cooling)

15 Min(s) Prep

55 Min(s) Cook

Nothing is as it seems on Halloween! This ghostly apparition appears to be a cake. In fact, it's a cleverly disguised arrangement of cupcakes.

What You Need

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24 servings

Original recipe yields 24 servings

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups)

black decorating gel

5 thin vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, divided

Let's Make It

Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Add dry pudding mix; mix well. Spoon evenly into 24 paper-lined medium muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.

Arrange cupcakes on large serving platter or tray to resemble a ghost as shown in diagram. Spread with frosting. Use decorating gel to outline the mouth on the cupcakes. Finely crush 3 of the cookies; sprinkle inside mouth. Place remaining 2 cookies on cupcakes to resemble eyes. Store in refrigerator.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using any flavor cake mix.

Tip 2

How to Create Your Own Unique Cake

Let your imagination run wild and create your own unique cake. Just assemble the cupcakes into a shape such as a monster, jack-o'-lantern or witch face, then frost and decorate. It's easy!

Tip 3

Size Wise

At 24 servings, this fun recipe is great for a party or classroom celebration.

Nutrition

Calories

200

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 8g

10%

Saturated Fat 4g

20%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 25mg

Sodium 180mg

Total Carbohydrates 32g

12%

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 27g

54%

Protein 1g

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* 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.