Witch "Cake" Recipe

Name: Witch "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 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)

Servings: persons

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)

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.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Witch "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.

Witch "Cake"

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