Candy Corn Cupcakes
Indulge in the sweet nostalgia of fall with these vibrant Candy Corn Cupcakes, perfect for Halloween parties! Each bite is a delightful mix of fluffy cake and creamy frosting, sure to impress kids and adults alike. Create a festive atmosphere and satisfy your sweet cravings with this easy-to-make recipe tonight!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 box White cake mix
- 2 whole Eggs
- 1 cup Sour cream
- ½ cup Milk
- ⅓ cup Vegetable oil
- 1 container Orange food coloring or gel
- 1 container Yellow food coloring or gel
Instructions
- Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350º.
- Mix box cake mix with eggs, sour cream, milk and oil till combined. Scrape sides and mix on medium-high for 3 minutes or till very smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between two bowls.
- Add orange food coloring (or a combination of red and yellow to make orange) to one of the bowls and stir and add more food coloring till it's a nice deep orange color. Add yellow food coloring to the second bowl of batter.
- Put a tablespoon or so of yellow batter into each cupcake liner making sure it's evenly distributed. Repeat with orange batter making sure it covers the yellow batter.
- Bake cupcakes for 20-25 minutes or till a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat butter with 1 cup of the powdered sugar till well mixed. Add the rest of the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and mix till creamy.
- Pipe frosting on top of cupcakes and top with either candy corn or candy pumpkins.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftover cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want to keep them longer, consider refrigerating them.
- Serving Temperature: These cupcakes can be enjoyed at room temperature or slightly chilled. I recommend letting them sit out for about 30 minutes after coming out of the fridge for the best flavor and texture.
- Decorating Options: Feel free to get creative with your toppings! You can use various candies or sprinkles for added color and texture.
- Batch Preparation: If you're making these for a large crowd, consider doubling the batch. They disappear quickly!
- Flavor Variations: You can try different flavors of cake mix or frosting. Chocolate cake mix paired with orange frosting is a delicious twist!