Slimy Monster Cupcakes

Slimy Monster Cupcakes
91 min.
24
152kcal

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Welcome to the kitchen, fellow food lovers! Today, we are diving into a whimsical and incredibly fun dessert project that is perfect for any Halloween party or a spooky-themed gathering with friends and family. Meet the Slimy Monster Cupcakes, a delightful treat that transforms ordinary yellow cake into playful, green, gooey monsters in just under two hours. What makes these cupcakes truly special is their creative, hands-on decoration process that invites everyone to get messy and unleash their inner artist. The base is a classic, moist yellow cake that serves as the perfect canvas for our green slime masterpiece. By piping vibrant green vanilla pudding directly into the center of each cupcake, we create a realistic, dripping slime effect that looks both gross and deliciously appetizing. The crown jewel of this recipe is undoubtedly the marshmallow monsters. We coat large marshmallows in green decorating sugar to give them a crunchy, textured exterior, then use black decorating gel to draw expressive, googly-eyed monster faces right onto the sugary surface. These marshmallows act as the perfect topping, adding a delightful chewy contrast to the soft cake and creamy pudding filling. With only 152 calories per serving, these treats are surprisingly light and guilt-free, making them an excellent choice for sharing without worry. Whether you are hosting a costume party or simply want to impress your neighbors with your baking prowess, these cupcakes are sure to be the star of the show. They combine the nostalgia of childhood treats with the excitement of creative play, resulting in a dessert that is as much fun to make as it is to devour. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's bring some slime and smiles to your next celebration!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz decorating gel black
  •  drops food coloring green
  • 3.4 oz jell-o vanilla flavor pudding instant
  • 24 large marshmallows jet-puffed
  • cup milk cold
  • 0.3 cup decorating sugar green
  • oz cool whip whipped topping divided thawed
  • pkg duncan hines classic decadent cake mix yellow (2-layer size)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes; cool completely.
  2. Spoon 1/3 cup COOL WHIP into large resealable plastic bag.
  3. Add marshmallows; seal bag. Shake until marshmallows are evenly coated.
  4. Place decorating sugar in small bowl.
  5. Add marshmallows, 1 at a time; toss until evenly coated with sugar.
  6. Place in single layer on baking sheet. Decorate with decorating gel to resemble monster faces as shown in photo.
  7. Beat pudding mix and milk in medium bowl with whisk 2 min. Stir in remaining COOL WHIP. Spoon 1-1/2 cups pudding mixture into small bowl.
  8. Add food coloring; stir until blended. Spoon into small resealable plastic bag. Snip one corner off bottom of bag.
  9. Cut 1-inch piece from top of each cupcake with small knife; remove and reserve for snacking or other use. Pipe pudding mixture from bag into holes in cupcakes; spread remaining pudding mixture onto tops of cupcakes. Top with marshmallows.

Nutrition Facts

Calories152kcal
Protein4.03%
Fat12.86%
Carbs83.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.02
Glycemic Load
5.07
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.1317391460357%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:152.04kcal
7.6%
Fat:2.2g
3.38%
Saturated Fat:1.61g
10.08%
Carbohydrates:31.98g
10.66%
Net Carbohydrates:31.69g
11.52%
Sugar:21.34g
23.71%
Cholesterol:1.41mg
0.47%
Sodium:198.61mg
8.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.55g
3.1%
Phosphorus:84.68mg
8.47%
Calcium:65.1mg
6.51%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.31%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.83%
Folate:15µg
3.75%
Iron:0.48mg
2.65%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.62%
Manganese:0.04mg
2.13%
Selenium:1.23µg
1.76%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.67%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.59%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.24%
Copper:0.02mg
1.22%
Vitamin B5:0.12mg
1.17%
Fiber:0.29g
1.16%
Magnesium:4.18mg
1.04%
Potassium:36.11mg
1.03%