Monster Cake Recipe

24

Ingredients

1 yellow cake mix
1 (3.4oz) pkg vanilla instant pudding mix
1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
6 drops green food coloring
1 pkg (16oz) powdered sugar, sifted (4-4 1/2 cups)
1 tube black decorating gel
3 jet-puffed mini marshmallows, cut in half

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes, blending dry pudding mix into batter before spooning into paper-lined cups. Cool completely.

2. Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and food coloring in medium bowl with mixer until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.

3. Arrange cupcakes on platter or try as shown in diagram to resemble a monster's head; spread with green frosting. Use decorating gel to outline the eyes, mouth, scars and hairline on cupcakes. Fill in hair with cookie crumbs. Place 1 marshmallow half in center of each eye; place remaining halves in mouth for teeth. Keep refrigerated.
NOTE: also can do Ghost, Jack-o-Lantern or Witch face