Hidden Treasure Cupcakes

Name: Hidden Treasure Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size); 1/4 cup strawberry pie filling; 24 Swiss cake rolls; 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting; Blue food coloring, optional; Assorted candies: Jolly Ranchers, Nerds, skull and fish hard candies; Yellow food coloring, optional

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/4 cup strawberry pie filling
24 Swiss cake rolls
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Blue food coloring, optional
Assorted candies: Jolly Ranchers, Nerds, skull and fish hard candies
Yellow food coloring, optional

Directions

1

Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Drop 1/2 teaspoon pie filling in the center of each; top with remaining batter.
2

Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
3

Meanwhile, cut cake rolls lengthwise (do not cut through); set aside. Place two tablespoons frosting in a small bowl; set aside. Tint remaining frosting with blue food coloring if desired; frost cupcakes.
4

Place a cake roll on each cupcake. Decorate with assorted candies. Tint reserved frosting with yellow food coloring if desired; place in a resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in a corner of bag; pipe latches onto chests.