Candy Corn Cupcakes Halloween (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Cupcake Base
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1 box (approximately 425 g) chocolate cake mix
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Ingredients required for cake mix preparation (as per manufacturer instructions, typically eggs, vegetable oil, and water)
→ Frosting and Decoration
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240 ml vanilla frosting
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Yellow food coloring
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Orange food coloring
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Candy corn pieces for garnish
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Combine chocolate cake mix with required wet ingredients as directed by the manufacturer. Mix until batter is smooth and homogeneous.
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Evenly distribute the batter into a 12-cup lined muffin tin, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in a preheated oven according to package guidelines or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Divide vanilla frosting equally into three bowls. Tint one portion with yellow food coloring, one with orange food coloring, and leave the third portion plain.
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Use a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip to apply layered rings of white, orange, and yellow frosting onto each cupcake, creating a candy corn effect.
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Garnish each cupcake with one or more pieces of candy corn. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
# Helpful Notes:
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Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before decorating to prevent frosting from melting.