This is one part of Halloween that no-one will find scary. These spidery cupcakes will delight the kids at birthday parties too.
Cooking Time
Preparation Time :1 Min
Cook Time : 25 Min
Total Time : 26 Min
Ingredients
Serves :
340g packet golden buttercake mix
2 eggs
60g butter, softened
3/4 cup milk
180g packet Smarties lollies
1 cup dark chocolate melts
Directions
Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line a 12-hole, 1/3 cup capacity muffin pan with paper cases.
Make cupcakes following packet directions. Spoon mixture into cases until three-quarters full. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre of 1 cupcake comes out clean. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Make icing Using an electric mixer, beat butter until pale. Gradually add icing sugar mixture, beating constantly until combined. Tint lime green by mixing food colourings.
Spread cupcakes with icing. Press 3 Smarties into tops for spider bodies. Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium (50%) for 2 minutes 30 seconds, stirring with a metal spoon every 30 seconds, or until melted and smooth. Spoon chocolate into a snap-lock bag. Make a small snip in 1 corner. Pipe chocolate around Smarties to form spider legs and eyes. Set aside for 10 minutes or until set. Serve.
