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Frankenstein Cupcakes
5 from 6 votes

Frankenstein Cupcakes

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 305 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 egg
Frosting
  • 1 cup butter 2 sticks, room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 T. milk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. violet gel food coloring
Frankenstein Cupcake Topper
  • 12 rice krispies treat store-bought
  • ½ cup green candy melts
  • ½ cup white candy melts
  • ½ cup chocolate candy melts
  • 48 Candy eyes
  • 2 tsp. refined coconut oil divided
  • 48 black licorice small pieces
  • Icing for decorating, black

Instructions

Cupcakes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cupcake pan with green cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add in the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat with a hand mixer on medium until incorporated.
  3. Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full with the cake batter.
  4. Place into the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until done. Insert a toothpick and if it comes out clean or with moist crumbs, the cupcakes are done.
  5. Let the cupcakes cool completely. Work on making the Frankenstein cupcake toppers and frosting while waiting.
Frosting
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add in the butter, milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Beat on medium until the powdered sugar is incorporated.
  2. Add in the violet gel food coloring and beat for 1 minute until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a straight tip or coupler. Set aside.
Frankenstein Cupcakes
  1. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Cut rice krispies treats in half.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, add the green and white candy melts and 1 tsp of the coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals until the candy melts are completely melted and smooth.
  3. Completely immerse each rice krispies treat into the melted candy and place gently on lined cookie sheet. Working quickly, place 2 eyes for each coated rice krispies treat. Allow to set.
  4. Melt chocolate candy melts and remaining coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals and dip the top part of your rice krispies treat in it. This will become Frankenstein’s hair. Place back on lined sheet and allow to set.
  5. Use black icing (I just used store-bought) to draw eyebrows and mouth.
Assemble
  1. Pipe a large mound of frosting on each cooled cupcake.
  2. Place the Frankenstein topper in the center of the cupcake pressing down gently.
  3. Add the black licorice on either side of Frankenstein for his bolts.
  4. Serve! Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 40mg (13%) Sodium 231mg (10%) Potassium 69mg (1%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 265IU (5%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305

% Daily Value*

Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 231mg 10%
Potassium 69mg 1%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 265IU 5%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.