I added red and yellow food coloring to a cake mix to make the cupcakes orange. I used a mini muffin pan because I didn't have enough time to make two batches of regular sized cupcakes. These took approx 9 minutes in the oven :D
For the frosting, I made up my own recipe, and since I don't usually measure, I can't give you exact amounts :D
I did use one stick of softened butter, and I used a fork to cream it. Then I mixed in some powdered sugar, maybe 2 cups worth??? Added about a teaspoon of almond extract and a capful of milk - a tablespoonish of milk. Then I taste tested it - if it tastes good, leave it. If it tastes too buttery, then add more powdered sugar. :D
I grabbed a ziplock baggie and cut a small hole in the corner of it. You could put in one of those plastic end pieces you'd put in frosting bags when you will be attaching a decorating tip, it will help prevent the baggie from tearing. Then I just made blobs of frosting on top of the mini cupcakes.
For the eyes - and hair for the ghosts Eve made into girls - I gave the kids a toothpick to dip into Hershey's chocolate syrup. I didn't know I had any of this, so if I didn't find any in the 'frig I was ready to just mix an itty bitty bit of milk and cocoa powder. Mini chocolate chips were my first choice, but Hubby got into them and I found the bag in the garbage. *shaking my head*
What fun treats and projects are you doing with your kiddos this weekend?
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