Witch "Cake"

Name: Witch "Cake"
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix; 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened; 1 tsp. vanilla; 8 drops green food coloring; 1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups); 1 tube (0.75 oz.) black decorating gel; 12 OREO Cookies, divided; 3 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows; 4 pieces black string licorice (2 inches each)

11 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
8 drops green food coloring
1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups)
1 tube (0.75 oz.) black decorating gel
12 OREO Cookies, divided
3 JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
4 pieces black string licorice (2 inches each)

Directions

1

Prepare cake batter as directed on package.
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 witch's head; spread with frosting.
9

Use decorating gel to outline the mouth and hat on the cupcakes.
10

Finely crush 11 of the cookies; sprinkle inside mouth and hat.
11

Cut remaining cookie crosswise in half; place on cupcakes for eyes.
12

Arrange marshmallows in mouth for the teeth.
13

Add licorice for the eyebrows and nose.
14

Store in refrigerator.