SPOOKY HALLOWEEN GHOST CAKE

Spooky Halloween Ghost Cake image

Provided by Loves2Teach

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix (1 pkg. 2-layer size)
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
3 1/2 ounces instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups)
black decorating gel
5 Oreo cookies, divided

Steps:

PREPARE cake batter as directed on package. Add dry pudding mix; mix well. Spoon evenly into 12 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 (http://www.kraftfoods.com/pdf/GhostCupcake.pdf). 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.
To make a bigger ghost, double the amount of cupcakes you make.
Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.1, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 84.7, Sodium 520.3, Carbohydrate 82.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 65, Protein 5.1