Candy Corn Cupcake Trifles

Dairy Free
Candy Corn Cupcake Trifles
75 min.
12
359kcal

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Get ready to indulge in a delightful dessert that captures the essence of fall with these Candy Corn Cupcake Trifles! Perfect for Halloween parties, festive gatherings, or simply a sweet treat to brighten your day, these trifles are not only visually stunning but also dairy-free, making them a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

Imagine layers of moist, colorful cupcakes in vibrant orange and yellow, reminiscent of classic candy corn, nestled in charming mason jars. Each bite is a delightful combination of fluffy cake and creamy frosting, topped with a generous sprinkle of candy corn that adds a satisfying crunch and a burst of sweetness. The presentation in individual jars makes them not only easy to serve but also adds a fun, rustic touch to your dessert table.

With a total preparation time of just 75 minutes, you can whip up these scrumptious trifles without spending all day in the kitchen. Whether you're hosting a Halloween bash or simply want to treat your family to something special, these Candy Corn Cupcake Trifles are sure to impress. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • box vanilla cake donut holes 
  • 0.5 teaspoon purple gel food coloring 
  • 0.3 teaspoon purple gel food coloring yellow
  • 12 oz fluffy frosting white
  • 1.5 cups candy corn 
  • 12  frangelico (8-oz size)

Equipment

  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • ziploc bags
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make cake mix as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Divide batter in half; tint half of batter orange and other half yellow. Divide each color batter evenly among muffin cups.
  3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  4. Remove paper baking cups.
  5. Cut each cupcake in half horizontally. In each jar, place 1 yellow cupcake half and 1 orange cupcake half. Spoon 1 container of frosting into 1-gallon resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag.
  6. Cut off about 1/2-inch corner of bag. Twist bag above frosting; squeeze bag to pipe frosting over orange cupcake in each jar.
  7. Sprinkle evenly with 1 cup of the candy corn. Repeat layers with remaining cupcake halves, second container of frosting and remaining 1/2 cup candy corn.

Nutrition Facts

Calories359kcal
Protein1.98%
Fat15.51%
Carbs82.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.58
Glycemic Load
8.28
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.8765217169471%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:358.83kcal
17.94%
Fat:6.18g
9.51%
Saturated Fat:1.68g
10.52%
Carbohydrates:74.02g
24.67%
Net Carbohydrates:73.55g
26.75%
Sugar:54.15g
60.17%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:409.36mg
17.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.77g
3.55%
Phosphorus:150.29mg
15.03%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.54%
Calcium:95.2mg
9.52%
Folate:32.43µg
8.11%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.42%
Vitamin B3:1.09mg
5.45%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.39%
Selenium:3.73µg
5.33%
Iron:0.89mg
4.92%
Vitamin K:4.85µg
4.62%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.42%
Fiber:0.47g
1.9%
Copper:0.03mg
1.74%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.45%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.42%
Magnesium:5.02mg
1.26%
Potassium:36.35mg
1.04%