Serving this cake is also a breeze; simply pull the cupcakes apart, although it does have the potential to be a sticky job for the server. The size of the candy corn will depend on the number of people being served. It can be made to accommodate 10, 15 or 21 people. If there are more cupcakes needed, a second cake is advised.
Candy Corn Cake
Ingredients
- cake mix
- cupcake paper cups
- buttercream icing (ingredients as follows)
- 1/2 cup Crisco
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
- orange or red and yellow food coloring
- yellow food coloring
Prepare the cake mix as instructed on the box and pour into cupcake cups. Cook and let cool completely. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the icing and serving platter.
Making the Icing
Buttercream icing is great for decorating cakes, cookies and many other desserts. The flavor can also be altered by adding peppermint, orange or various other extract flavors.
- Pour the ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
- With an electric mixer on medium to high speed, mix for at least 2 minute. As the icing mixes, the color will change from a light yellow butter color to white.
- Divide the icing into three parts. Leave one part white and add yellow to another. The last part will be orange. This is created by adding red and yellow. Start with a few drops of each color. To make it darker add a little more red and then yellow until the desired orange is achieved.
- Place the icing in the refrigerator until it is time to apply it to the cake. It does not have to be refrigerated but it will give it a nice smooth look.
Making a Serving Platter
For home or small parties, a pretty or festive serving platter will work beautifully. There are occasions, however, when it is easier to leave the dish than to worry about getting it back, such as church dinners or kids classrooms, and in these incidents making a disposable platter makes more sense.
- Cut a piece of cardboard larger than the finished cake.
- Wrap foil, wax paper or plastic wrap over the top and attach it on the bottom.
- Throw it away after the party.
Making the Cake
On the serving platter make a pyramid with the cupcakes; with the top row having one cupcake, the second row having two cupcakes and so on. Visually divide the cake into three parts and then spread the white icing on the top section. Spread the yellow in the middle section and orange along the bottom section. Apply the frosting generously but also gently to keep it from falling in between the cupcakes.
This cute dessert is perfect for any party that needs a finger-food type cake and is excellent for kids.
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