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Ghost "Cake"

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I've made this twice and each time it was a hit and it was so easy to make!

posted by

sweetestangel

on 10/26/2010

time

prep:

15 min

total:

1 hr 10 min

servings

total:

24 servings, one cupcake each

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What You Need

pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix

pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1/4

cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened

tsp. vanilla

pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups)

Black decorating gel

OREO Cookies, divided

Make It

PREPARE cake batter as directed on package. Add dry pudding mix; mix well. Spoon evenly into 24 paper-lined medium muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

BEAT cream cheese, butter and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.

ARRANGE cupcakes on large serving platter or tray to resemble a ghost as shown in diagram. Spread with frosting. Use decorating gel to outline the mouth on the cupcakes. Finely crush 3 of the cookies; sprinkle inside mouth. Place remaining 2 cookies on cupcakes to resemble eyes. Store in refrigerator.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute

Prepare as directed, using any flavor cake mix.

How to Create Your Own Unique Cake

Let your imagination run wild and create your own unique cake. Just assemble the cupcakes into a shape such as a monster, jack-o'-lantern or witch face, then frost and decorate. It's easy!

Size-Wise

At 24 servings, this fun recipe is great for a party or classroom celebration.

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sweetestangel

posted:10/26/2010

I've made this twice and each time it was a hit and it was so easy to make!

christie r

posted:5/4/2009

I used double chocolate cake mix, it was REALLY good.

a cook

posted:11/30/2008

i like it

shugab630

posted:11/12/2008

I made this for my halloween party this year and it's really easy to make. I used brownie mix to make the cupcakes and used about 2 containers of icing for about 16-18 cupcakes. I used chocolate sprinkles for the eyes and mouth. It came out so cute and everyone loved it so much they hated to take a cupcake & mess up the ghost!!

sweetestangel1022

posted:10/31/2008

This is the second year i made the Ghost Cake. It is really easy to make and has been a hit two years in a row at halloween parties.

lrivers2

posted:10/30/2008

This is a really cute idea, but I would use store bought frosting. The frosting in the recipe seems too runny to stay between the cupcakes. I used store bought and it turned out great!

stevesuereed

posted:10/29/2008

I used canned frosting and had trouble keeping the frosting between the cupcakes. You need LOTS of frosting to make the ghost look like the picture.

kbeucken

posted:10/31/2007

It was so easy a caveman could do it!!! Great recipe.

a cook