Frankenstein Cupcakes
These Frankenstein Cupcakes are great to make with kids or for kids. Frankenstein is a rice krispies treat dipped in candy melts and topped on a purple vanilla frosting.
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Ingredients
Cake
- 15.25 ounce box chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
Frosting
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3-4 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon violet gel food coloring
Frankenstein Cupcake Topper
- 12 store-bought rice krispies treats
- ½ cup green candy melts
- ½ cup white candy melts
- 2 teaspoons refined coconut oil divided
- ½ cup chocolate candy melts
- 48 candy eyes
- 48 small pieces of black licorice
- black icing for decorating
Instructions
Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 cupcake pans with green cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, add in the 15.25 ounce box chocolate fudge cake mix, 1 1/4 cups water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs. Beat with a hand mixer on medium until incorporated.
- Fill the cupcake liners 3/4 full with the cake batter.
- 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.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely. Work on making the Frankenstein cupcake toppers and frosting while waiting.
Frosting
- In a large mixing bowl, add in the 1 cup butter, 4 cups powdered sugar, 3-4 tablespoons whole milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat on medium until the powdered sugar is incorporated.
- Add in the 1 teaspoon violet gel food coloring and beat for 1 minute until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Add the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a straight tip or coupler. Set aside.
Frankenstein Cupcakes
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Cut 12 store-bought rice krispies treats in half.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the ½ cup green candy melts, ½ cup white candy melts, and 1 teaspoon of the coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals until the candy melts are completely melted and smooth.
- 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.
- Melt the ½ cup chocolate candy melts and remaining 1 teaspoon 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.
- Use black icing (I just used store-bought) to draw eyebrows and mouth.
Assemble
- Pipe a large mound of frosting on each cooled cupcake.
- Place the Frankenstein topper in the center of the cupcake pressing down gently.
- Add the black licorice on either side of Frankenstein for his bolts.
- Serve! Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 69mg | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.9mg
