Recipe: Red Velvet Vampire Cupcakes (using cake mix)
Holidays, CelebrationsRED VELVET VAMPIRE CUPCAKES
"For the fans of the popular vampire books, these cupcakes will be irresistible. While not blood red, these cupcakes have a reddish hue from the red velvet cake mix."
1 (2-layer size) package red velvet cake mix
1 (16 ounces) container cream cheese or vanilla frosting
McCormick Black Food Color
Assorted decorations, such as black jelly beans and red gummy candies
Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.
Divide frosting in half. Use half of the frosting to spread a thin layer on cupcakes.
Tint remaining frosting black with 1/2 teaspoon black food color. Spoon frosting into small resealable plastic bag. Snip a small corner from bag. Pipe frosting in the shape of a widow's peak for the vampire's head. Pipe a line of frosting for the mouth. Use jelly beans for the eyes and gummy candies, cut into triangles, for the fangs.
TEST KITCHEN TIP:
For easier measurement, 1/4 tsp. Food Color = 20 to 25 drops
Makes 24 (1 cupcake) servings
Source: McCormick
"For the fans of the popular vampire books, these cupcakes will be irresistible. While not blood red, these cupcakes have a reddish hue from the red velvet cake mix."
1 (2-layer size) package red velvet cake mix
1 (16 ounces) container cream cheese or vanilla frosting
McCormick Black Food Color
Assorted decorations, such as black jelly beans and red gummy candies
Prepare cake mix as directed on package. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.
Divide frosting in half. Use half of the frosting to spread a thin layer on cupcakes.
Tint remaining frosting black with 1/2 teaspoon black food color. Spoon frosting into small resealable plastic bag. Snip a small corner from bag. Pipe frosting in the shape of a widow's peak for the vampire's head. Pipe a line of frosting for the mouth. Use jelly beans for the eyes and gummy candies, cut into triangles, for the fangs.
TEST KITCHEN TIP:
For easier measurement, 1/4 tsp. Food Color = 20 to 25 drops
Makes 24 (1 cupcake) servings
Source: McCormick
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