Monster "Cake"

Name: Monster "Cake"
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix; 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 tsp. vanilla; 6 drops green food coloring; 1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted; 1 tube (0.75 oz.) black decorating gel; 8 OREO Cookies, crushed; 3 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows, cut in half

10 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
6 drops green food coloring
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted
1 tube (0.75 oz.) black decorating gel
8 OREO Cookies, crushed
3 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows, cut in half

Directions

1

Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes, blending dry pudding mix into batter before spooning into paper-lined cups.
2

Cool completely.
3

Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and food coloring in medium bowl with mixer until blended.
4

Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
5

Arrange cupcakes on platter or tray to resemble a monster's head; spread with frosting.
6

Use decorating gel to outline the eyes, mouth, scars and hairline on cupcakes.
7

Fill in the hair with cookie crumbs.
8

Place 1 marshmallow half in center of each eye; place remaining marshmallow halves in mouth for teeth.
9

Keep refrigerated.