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Having a Fall or Halloween party this week? I am! And I know just what I’m going to make for it… Candy Corn Cupcakes with vanilla buttercream frosting!! This recipe is incredibly fast and simple to make and is a hit for kids and adults, alike! Happy baking! 
Cupcake ingredients:
- Box white cake mix
- Oil, water and eggs (per directions on back of box; each mix is different..)
- 1 tsp vanilla
Step 1: Make cake mix as directed on back of box, adding 1 tsp vanilla.
Step 2: Separate into three bowls and add food coloring to two, making them orange and yellow.
Step 3: Layer cake mixes in tin; first yellow, then orange and lastly, the white.
Step 4: Bake per directions on box.
Step 5: Let cool and make up frosting.
Vanilla buttercream frosting ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbs vanilla
- 3-4 tbs milk
Step 1: Beat butter with mixer until smooth.
Step 2: Turn beater to low and add in powdered sugar, mixing until combined.
Step 3: Turn beater to medium and mix in salt and vanilla.
Step 4: Add 3 tbs milk and beat for 2-3 mins or until desired consistency has been reached. (If more milk is needed, add the last tbs)
Step 5: Frost the cooled candy corn cupcakes and enjoy!
What is your favorite Halloween-themed dessert??
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Oh my God…these look AMAZING!
Love the layers of color! I will be making these for my crew
these are so creative and yet so simple. sure to be a hit. think i might bring them to our party on friday
such a cute idea and they sound so delicious! Very creative and great way to impress yet simple enough to actually do!
YUMM so fun, my daughter would love making these. PINNING!
oh my gosh, I need to give this recipe to my daughter. She has to make cupcakes for my grandson kindergarten class and these look fabulous. So glad you shared…thanks!
I read that today was national candycorn day, and my local cupcakery has candy corn cupcakes. I was kind of shocked to see they did not offer any today. These look yummy!
Oh what a neat idea! I love that you could change the colors and make for other holidays too! Oh have to pin this one!
Thanks!!!