Easy Monster Cupcakes

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 1/4 cups water (or as indicated on cake mix box)
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or as indicated on cake mix box)
  • 3 eggs (or as indicated on cake mix box)
  • 1 (12 ounce) can white frosting
  • candy corn
  • gumdrop
  • Skittles candies
  • jelly belly candy

Instructions

  1. Line cupcake pan with liners.
  2. Make cupcakes per directions on box.
  3. Cool cupcakes completely.
  4. Stir frosting as per instructions on box.
  5. Put frosting on top of cupcake roughly in the shape of a skull (see photo) leaving part of the cupcake exposed.
  6. Decorate with candies. (see photos).
  7. Melt chocolate chips in a small microwave safe bowl for about 20 seconds. This depends on your microwave.
  8. Don't over melt. Just do it until the chips are soft with some solid left in the center of the chip. Stir and the rest will melt. Add more time if needed, but do it slowly, about 10 seconds at a time.
  9. Dip a tooth pick into the chocolate chip and dot the Skittles (or whatever candy you use for the eyes). The chocolate serves as the pupil of your monters' eyes. Please make sure the "s" stamped on the Skittles is facing down and the blank side is facing up.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

683 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 28.7g 37% DV
Carbs 111.9g 41% DV
Fiber 21.8g 78% DV
Sugar 48.5g 97% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 539mg 23% DV
Potassium 418.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 79.3mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 224.8mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 15.8mg 18% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 154.5mg 12% DV
Iron 3.1mg 17% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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