Monster Cake

Name: Monster Cake
Ingredients: 18 ounces yellow cake mix (2-layer size); 3 ounces vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix (4-serving size); 8 ounces light cream cheese (softened); 14 cup butter (softened); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 6 drops green food coloring; 16 ounces powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups); 34 ounce black decorating gel; 8 Oreo cookies, finely crushed; 3 miniature marshmallows, cut in half

10 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

18 ounces yellow cake mix (2-layer size)
3 ounces vanilla flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix (4-serving size)
8 ounces light cream cheese (softened)
14 cup butter (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 drops green food coloring
16 ounces powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups)
34 ounce black decorating gel
8 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
3 miniature marshmallows, cut in half

Directions

1

Prepare cake batter as directed on package (subbing applesauce for oil and egg beaters for eggs).
2

Add dry pudding mix; mix well.
3

Spoon evenly into 24 paper-lined medium muffin cups.
4

Bake as directed on package for cupcakes.
5

Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
6

Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and food coloring in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
7

Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
8

Arrange cupcakes on large serving platter or tray to resemble a monster's head.
9

Spread with frosting.
10

Use decorating gel to outline the eyes, mouth, scars and hairline on the cupcakes.
11

Fill in the hair with cookie crumbs.
12

Place 2 of the marshmallow halves in centers of eyes; place remaining 4 marshmallow halves in the mouth for teeth.
13

Store in refrigerator.