Jack O Lantern Cake

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 55 Minutes

Ready In: 55 Minutes

Servings: 24

The 55 minutes are not actual cooking time but decorating time.

Ingredients:

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix 1 pkg. (4-serving size) jell-o vanilla flavor instant pudding 1 pkg. (8 oz.) philadelphia cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1 tsp. vanilla 4 drops yellow food coloring 1 drop red food coloring 1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups) 1 tbsp. green colored sugar 5 oreo chocolate sandwich cookies, divided 2 jet-puffed miniature marshmallows, cut in half make it

Directions:

1. PREPARE cake batter as directed on package. Add dry pudding mix; mix well. Spoon evenly into 24 paper-lined medium muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
2. BEAT cream cheese, butter, vanilla and food coloring in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
3. ARRANGE cupcakes on large serving platter or tray to resemble a stemmed pumpkin as shown in diagram. Spread with frosting. Use colored sugar to fill in the stem. Add 2 of the cookies for the jack-o'-lantern's eyes. Crush remaining 3 cookies; sprinkle over cake for the mouth. Arrange marshmallow halves in mouth for teeth. Store in refrigerator.

By RecipeOfHealth.com