Candy Corn Cupcakes

By cwyorkiex3

Inspired by Halloween’s signature candy, these bright cupcakes feature vibrant layers of orange and yellow cake topped with creamy white frosting and sprinkles.

Ingredients

• 1 package (18 1/4 ounces) white cake mix
• 2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
• McCormick® Assorted Food Colors & Egg Dye
• 1 container (16-ounce) vanilla frosting
• Assorted decorations, such as orange sprinkles and candy corn

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding vanilla. Divide batter in half. Tint one batch yellow with 1/3 teaspoon yellow food color. Tint second batch orange with 1/4 teaspoon yellow food color and 1/8 teaspoon red food color.

Fill each paper-lined muffin cup 1/3 full with yellow batter. Gently add orange batter on top of yellow batter, filling each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.

Frost cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles and candy corn.