Description
Creepy Mice Cakes are fun and spooky treats perfect for Halloween or any themed party.
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can chocolate frosting
- Mini chocolate chips
- Red candy melts
- Marzipan or fondant for ears
- Licorice for tails
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions using eggs, water, and oil.
- Pour the batter into greased cupcake tins.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- Frost each cupcake with chocolate frosting.
- Place mini chocolate chips as eyes on each cake.
- Melt red candy melts and use to create a small nose.
- Shape marzipan or fondant into ears and attach them to the cupcakes.
- Add licorice pieces as tails.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free cake mix.
- You can substitute the chocolate frosting with vanilla if preferred.
- Use different candies for eyes if chocolate chips are not available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Creepy Mice Cakes, spooky snacks