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Jack-o'-Lantern "Cake"

Prep Time:

15 min

Total Time:

1 hr 10 min

Makes:

24 servings, 1 cupcake (78 g) each

What You Need!

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Instant Pudding

1 pkg. (250 g) PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

4 drops yellow food colouring

1 drop red food colouring

4-1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted

1 Tbsp. green coloured sugar

5 OREO Cookies, divided

2 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows, cut in half

Make It!

PREPARE cake batter and bake as directed on package for cupcakes, blending dry pudding mix into batter before spooning into muffun cups. Cool completely.

BEAT cream cheese, butter, vanilla and food colourings in medium bowl with mixer until well blended. Gradually add icing sugar, beating well after each addition.

ARRANGE cupcakes on large serving platter or tray to resemble a stemmed pumpkin; spread with frosting. Tint stem with coloured sugar. Add 2 cookies for the jack-o'-lantern's eyes. Crush remaining cookies; sprinkle over cake for the mouth. Arrange marshmallow halves in mouth for the teeth. Keep refrigerated.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare using your favourite flavour cake mix.

How to Create Your Own Unique Cake

Let your imagination run wild and create your own unique cake. Just arrange the cupcakes in the desired shape, such as a ghost, monster or witch face, then frost and decorate. It's easy!

Size-Wise

At 24 servings, this fun recipe is the perfect dessert to serve at your next party or classroom celebration.