HALLOWEEN MINI-CAKES

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Pumpkin and ghost cookie cutters make it a snap to shape these cute little cakes. A simple icing gives the sweet treats their spook-tacular look. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
9 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
9 tablespoons milk, divided
4 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon light corn syrup, divided
Orange and black paste or gel food coloring

Steps:

  • Grease two 13x9-in. baking pans; line with parchment and set aside. Prepare cake batter according to package directions. Pour into prepared pans. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Using parchment, remove cakes from pans and invert onto wire racks; carefully peel off parchment. Cool completely. , Cut 1 cake into pumpkin shapes and the second cake into ghost shapes using 3-in. cookie cutters dipped in confectioners' sugar. Carefully arrange individual cakes on wire racks over waxed paper. , For icing, in each of 2 large bowls, combine 4 cups confectioners' sugar, 4 tablespoons milk and 2 tablespoons corn syrup until smooth. Tint icing in 1 bowl orange. Place orange icing in a heavy-duty resealable bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe over top of pumpkin shapes, allowing icing to drape over cake sides. Repeat with white icing and ghost cakes. Let stand for 30 minutes or until icing is set and dry. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining confectioners' sugar, milk and corn syrup until smooth. Tint black. Pipe faces onto pumpkin and ghost cakes.

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Quyum Nokeem
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These mini cakes were a big hit at my Halloween party! Everyone loved them.


Donivan Bradley
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These mini cakes were the perfect addition to my Halloween party. They were spooky and delicious, and they were a lot of fun to make.


Alade Adedolapo
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I would definitely recommend these mini cakes for a Halloween party. They're easy to make, they taste great, and they're sure to be a hit with your guests.


Ash Edwards
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These mini cakes were a great way to celebrate Halloween. They were festive and delicious, and they were a lot of fun to make.


okonji loveberry
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Overall, I thought these mini cakes were just okay. They were easy to make and they tasted good, but they weren't anything special.


Abdulkhalik Lolai
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These mini cakes were a bit too dense for my liking. I would have preferred a lighter, fluffier cake.


Skylar Meyer
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I thought these mini cakes were too sweet. I would have preferred a less sweet frosting.


Michelle Garwood
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These mini cakes were a little bit dry for my taste, but the frosting helped to make up for it. Overall, they were still a good treat.


Md Sapon
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The frosting on these mini cakes was amazing! It was so smooth and creamy, and it had the perfect amount of sweetness.


Temitope Raji
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I was really impressed with how easy these mini cakes were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make them without any problems.


Gamer KH
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These mini cakes were the perfect size for a Halloween party. They were easy to eat and they didn't make a mess.


Apurba Rathor
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I made these for my kids' Halloween party and they loved them! They were so cute and festive, and they tasted great too.


Yasmeen Akhtir
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These mini cakes were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and decorate, and they were absolutely delicious. I loved the combination of chocolate and vanilla cake, and the frosting was perfect.