Easy Halloween Monster Eyeball Cupcakes
These citrusy monster eyeball cupcakes are sure to be a hit this Halloween. These spooky treats are made from a fluffy lime cupcake paired with a sweet orange frosting and candy monster eyeballs. Super simple to make and decorate, these festive cupcakes will make a great addition to your Halloween treat table.
Ingredients
Lime Cupcakes
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1¼ cups water
- ⅓ cup canola or coconut oil
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 box lime jello
Orange Frosting
- 2 cups butter salted
- 3 tablespoon vanilla coffee creamer
- 1 box orange jello
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 bag candy monster eyes
- orange gel food coloring
Instructions
Lime Cupcakes
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a standard 12-cavity cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- 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.
- Evenly divide the batter into 2 bowls. Add the lime jello to one bowl and mix well.
- Alternate layering the batter into the cupcake liners, first with the green and then with the white, until each cavity is about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
Orange Frosting
- While waiting for the cupcakes to cool, make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter, and beat until light and fluffy.
- Slowly mix in the orange jello and then the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time until creamy and peaks form.
- Add 1-3 tablespoons of the vanilla coffee creamer in between the powdered sugar as needed.
- Add 1-3 drops of the orange food color to the frosting, depending on your desired color.
- Transfer the frosting to a large piping bag with an open star tip and decorate each cupcake with a swirl of frosting.
- Garnish with candy monster eyes if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 479IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 0.4mg
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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