Easy Halloween Monster Eyeball Cupcakes

These spooky treats are made from a fluffy lime cupcake paired with a sweet orange frosting and candy monster eyeballs.

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INGREDIENTS

Super simple to make and decorate, these festive cupcakes will make a great addition to your Halloween treat table.

Line a standard 12-cavity cupcake pan with cupcake liners.

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In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, water, oil, and egg whites. Using a hand or stand mixer, mix on medium speed until well incorporated.

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Evenly divide the batter into 2 bowls. Add the lime jello to one bowl and mix well.

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Alternately layer the batter into the cupcake liners, first with the green and then with the white, until each cavity is about ⅔ full.

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Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow it to cool completely before frosting.

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