Monster "Cake" Recipe

Name: Monster "Cake"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix; 1 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding; 1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 tsp. vanilla; 6 drops green food colouring; 4-1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted; 1 tube (19 g) black decorating gel; 8 Oreo Cookies, finely crushed (about 2/3 cup); 3 Jet-Puffed Miniature Marshmallows, cut in half

Servings: persons

1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
1 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding
1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
6 drops green food colouring
4-1/2 cups icing sugar, sifted
1 tube (19 g) black decorating gel
8 Oreo Cookies, finely crushed (about 2/3 cup)
3 Jet-Puffed Miniature Marshmallows, cut in half

1
Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes, blending dry pudding mix into batter before spooning into paper-lined pans.
2
Cool completely.
3
Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and food colouring in medium bowl with mixer until well blended.
4
Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
5
Arrange cupcakes on large platter or tray to resemble a monster's head; spread with cream cheese frosting.
6
Use decorating gel to outline the eyes, mouth, scars and hairline on the cupcakes.
7
Fill in the hair with cookie crumbs.
8
Place 1 marshmallow half in centre of each eye; place remaining marshmallow halves in mouth for teeth.
9
Keep refrigerated.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix, 1 pkg. (4-serving size) Jell-O Vanilla Instant Pudding, 1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened, 1/4 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Monster "Cake" falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Monster "Cake"

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