These yummy Spider cupcakes are going to be the hit of your Halloween Party. Turn innocent cupcakes into scary black spiders with black-tinted frosting, black string licorice and other assorted candies. Get creative with all that candy!
Makes 24 (1 cupcake) servings
Ingredients:
- 1 package (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 container (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
- McCormick® Black Food Color
- Assorted decorations, such as chocolate sprinkles, black string licorice, red candy-coated pieces and white chocolate chips
Directions:
- Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding vanilla.
- Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.
Tint frosting black with 1/2 teaspoon black food color. Frost cupcakes, mounting frosting in center of cupcake to create a dome shape. Sprinkle cupcakes with chocolate sprinkles. Cut string licorice into 2-inch lengths and use for the spider legs. Attach candy-coated pieces to flat side of chocolate chips with some frosting to create the eyes.
Sit back and let the compliments roll in! Happy Halloween.
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