Creepy Mice Cakes: Delightful Treats for Halloween!
Creepy Mice Cakes are delightful Halloween treats that are both spooky and delicious, perfect for parties and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can chocolate frosting
- Mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
- Red candy melts (for noses)
- Black licorice (for tails)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions using eggs, water, and vegetable oil.
- Pour the batter into a greased cupcake pan and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
- Place two mini chocolate chips on each cupcake for eyes.
- Melt the red candy melts and place a small dot on each cupcake for the nose.
- Cut pieces of black licorice and insert them into the cupcakes for tails.
- Serve and enjoy your creepy mice cakes!
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider adding chocolate chips to the batter.
- These cakes can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to get creative with decorations!