SWEET JACK-O'-LANTERNS

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There's no trick to making these Halloween-flavored cupcakes. By using a convenient cake mix, you can turn them out in a jiffy. Simplify them even more with canned frosting.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package yellow cake mix or cake mix of your choice (regular size)
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 to 3/4 cup whole milk
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons orange paste food coloring
12 gumdrops
12 black jujubes

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake according to package directions for cupcakes. Fill 24 greased muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, butter and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Stir in food coloring. Cut a thin slice off the top of each cupcake. Spread frosting on 12 cupcakes. Invert remaining cupcakes and place on top; frost top and sides. , For stems, place one gumdrop on each pumpkin. Cut jujubes into thin slices; use a bottom slice for each mouth. , From remaining slices, cut one large triangle and two smaller ones. Position two small triangles and a large triangle on each cupcake for eyes and nose.

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