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Spooky Eyes Cupcakes
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Spooky Eyes Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 white cake mix
  • 1 ¼ cups water
  • 1/3 cup pure canola or coconut oil
  • 4 large egg whites
  • *½ 3- or 6-ounce box of lime jello divided
  • Cupcake liners

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 2 cups salted butter softened
  • 3 tablespoons vanilla coffee creamer
  • ½ 3- or 6-ounce box of orange jello divided
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • Orange food coloring Gel will give a more vibrant color than a liquid
  • 1 large piping bag 1 large round frosting tip
  • Candy sugar eye decorations

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray or line a standard 12-cavity muffin tin.
  • In a large mixing bowl filled with the cake mix, add in the water, oil, and egg whites. Using a hand or stand mixer, mix on medium until well mixed.
  • Evenly divide the batter into 2 bowls. Add the lime jello to one bowl, and in the 2nd bowl, leave uncolored.
  • Alternate layering the batter into the muffin tin, first with the green and then with the white, until each cavity is about 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.

Directions for Frosting

  • In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter, and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time until creamy and peaks form. Add 1-3 tablespoons of the vanilla coffee creamer in between the powdered sugar as needed.
  • **Add 1-3 drops of the orange food color to the frosting, do a drop at a time to get the desired orange you want. The brighter the orange the better. Add frosting into the large, prepared piping bag.
  • Frost your cupcakes and garnish with candy monster eyes if desired and enjoy!

Notes

While the recipe is straightforward, it is always nice to have a few different tips and suggestions to make things easier. So here are some of the recipe notes and tips to help you out:
  • If you want to make these cupcakes from scratch, you can use any white cake recipe that you like. Just be sure to add in the jello powder when you mix the batter.
  • You can also use a store-bought white cake mix if you are short on time. Just be sure to follow the package directions and add in the jello powder when directed.
  • If you want a more vibrant green color, you can use gel food coloring instead of liquid. Just a few drops will do the trick.
  • These cupcakes are best enjoyed the day they are made. However, they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • If you want to make these cupcakes ahead of time, you can freeze them unfrosted for up to 3 months. Just be sure to thaw them completely before frosting and serving.
  • You can use any type of frosting that you like on these cupcakes. If you are short on time, store-bought frosting will work just fine