Ingredients

  • 1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix (1 pkg. 2-layer size)
  • 3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
  • 1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
  • 1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
  • 3 1/2 ounces instant vanilla flavor pudding and pie filling
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted (4 to 4-1/2 cups)
  • black decorating gel
  • 5 Oreo cookies, divided

Method

  • PREPARE cake batter as directed on package. Add dry pudding mix; mix well. Spoon evenly into 12 paper-lined medium muffin cups. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
  • BEAT cream cheese, butter and vanilla in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Gradually add sugar, beating well after each addition.
  • ARRANGE cupcakes on large serving platter or tray to resemble a ghost as shown in diagram (http://www.kraftfoods.com/pdf/GhostCupcake.pdf). Spread with frosting. Use decorating gel to outline the mouth on the cupcakes.
  • Finely crush 3 of the cookies; sprinkle inside mouth.
  • Place remaining 2 cookies on cupcakes to resemble eyes.
  • To make a bigger ghost, double the amount of cupcakes you make.
  • Store in refrigerator.