Ingredients

  • 1 package red velvet cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix
  • 1-1/4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry spreadable fruit
  • 24 Halloween gummy candy body parts or gummy candy finger rings
  • 1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting
  • 6 to 12 drops purple neon food coloring
  • Purple sugar

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine cake and pudding mixes. Beat in the water, oil and eggs on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut a 1-in. circle 1 in. deep in the top of each cupcake. Carefully remove tops and set aside. Fill each with 1 teaspoon spreadable fruit and a gummy candy; replace tops. Tint frosting; spread over cupcakes and sprinkle with purple sugar.