OWL AND SPIDER CUPCAKES

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Add something creative to your Halloween celebration! Enjoy these owl shaped cupcakes made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix and Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (1 lb 2.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix (or other flavor)
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix package
Black string licorice, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy chocolate frosting
Black decorator sugar crystals
Large black gumdrops
Red cinnamon candies
Assorted candies
Chocolate wafer cookies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Mix and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • To make spiders, press 4 licorice pieces into each side of 12 of the cupcakes, letting about 1 1/2 inches hang over side of cupcake. Spread tops of cupcakes with chocolate frosting; sprinkle with black decorator sugar crystals. Slice black gumdrops in half for faces. Press red cinnamon candies in center for eyes.
  • To make owls, spread chocolate frosting on remaining 12 cupcakes. Use candies to form eyes, beaks and feet on each cupcake. Cut chocolate wafer cookies into quarters; place wafer pieces, triangle points up, behind eyes for ears. Cut wafer cookies into thirds for wings; place on cupcakes. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake (Cake and Frosting Only), Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 2 g

Paul Houchen
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These cupcakes are the perfect Halloween treat! They're spooky, cute, and delicious.


Khuzaifa Khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as cute as the ones in the pictures.


Richard Imbelino
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These cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Yigal Ben Efraim
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great recipe to have on hand for parties or special occasions.


Adonis Wilson
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These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Awn Zone
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I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday and she was so excited! She loved the way they looked and she said they tasted amazing.


migdalia berrios
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These cupcakes are so adorable! I love the owl and spider designs. I can't wait to make them for my next party.


Edson Kiguru
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I'm not a big baker, but I decided to give these cupcakes a try and I'm so glad I did! They were surprisingly easy to make and they turned out so cute.


idot _
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These cupcakes were a bit more challenging to make than I thought they would be, but they were definitely worth the effort. They turned out so cute and my friends loved them.


tawsif ahmed ovi
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I made these cupcakes for a Halloween party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved the owl and spider designs, and they tasted delicious too.


Oluwasayo Samuel
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These cupcakes were a hit at my kid's birthday party! They're so cute and easy to make, and the kids loved them.