# Jack-o'-Lantern "Cake"

Source: https://www.oreo.com/recipe/jack-o-lantern-cake-107287

Servings: 24 · Total time: 1h 10min

## Ingredients

- 1 pkg. (2-layer size) yellow cake mix
- 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) brick cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 4 drops yellow food coloring
- 1 drop red food coloring
- 1 pkg. (16 oz.) powdered sugar, sifted (about 4-1/4 cups)
- 1 Tbsp. green colored sugar
- 5 OREO Cookies, divided
- 2 miniature marshmallows, cut in half

## Directions

1. Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes, blending dry pudding mix into batter before spooning into prepared cups. Cool completely.
2. Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla and food colorings in medium bowl with mixer until well blended. Gradually beat in sugar until well blended.
3. Arrange cupcakes on large platter to resemble a stemmed pumpkin as shown in [diagram](/assets/pdf/JackoLantern.pdf); frost with cream cheese mixture. Use colored sugar to fill in the stem. Add 2 cookies for the jack-o'-lantern's eyes. Crush remaining cookies; sprinkle over cake for the mouth. Arrange marshmallow halves in mouth for the teeth.

## Nutritional Information

- Calories: 280
- Total fat: 12g
- Saturated fat: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 270mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 42g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Total sugars: 34g
- Protein: 3g
- Calcium: 4% DV
- Iron: 4% DV

## Tips

- At 24 servings, this fun recipe is a great treat to serve at your next party or classroom celebration.
- Prepare using your favorite flavor of cake mix.
- Let your imagination run wild and create your own unique cake. Just assemble the cupcakes into desired shape, such as a ghost, monster or witch face, then frost and decorate. It's easy!