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Candy Corn Cupcakes

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 10/08/20Updated: 11/02/22

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candy corn cupcakes with frosting

Candy Corn Cupcakes are the easiest and cutest Halloween treat you can make.

candy corn cupcake on a cooling rack

Even if you don’t like candy corn, you are going to LOVE these cute candy corn cupcakes.  They don’t taste like candy corn, they just look like it.  I am a member of Team Candy Corn and think they are just about the cutest candy out there and I also like the way they taste!  I have been a collector of candy corn ideas for years and often have friends gift me candy corn inspired things.  It’s so fun.

But whether you enjoy candy corn or not, I think we can agree these cupcakes are just darn cute!  In addition, they are super easy to make and are the perfect thing to add to any Halloween celebration.

cupcakes with candy corn on them

How to Make Candy Corn Cupcakes

All you are going to need is a white cake mix and the ingredients called for on the back and yellow and orange food coloring for the cupcake part.

  • Start by lining my muffin tin.  I like to use a white cupcake liner because as the cupcake bakes, the liner allows the fun colors to show through.
  • Mix together the cake mix according to the directions on the back. Divide batter into two bowls.orange and yellow cake batter
  • Add in your orange and yellow food color.  Food coloring tends to fade as it bakes so I always add it a little more than I think I need.
  • Fill each liner halfway with yellow batter and then place in freezer for 10-15 minutes.  This will help prevent the orange batter from seeping into the yellow.
scooping yellow batter
  • After freezing, add in the orange cake batter.
  • Bake cupcakes according to the directions on the back of the box.
scoooping orange cake batter
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool and then frost with white buttercream frosting.  I use a decorating bag and tip.
  • Add orange and yellow sprinkles.
sprinkling cupcake with sprinkles
  • Top with a piece of candy corn for the finishing touch.
adding candy corn to a cupcake

They are almost too cute to eat but don’t let that stop you.  They are the easiest and cutest Halloween treat ever and even non candy corn eaters are going to love them.

overhead shot of candy corn cupcakes

But here is the best part…..

Not only does the cupcake look like candy corn from the outside but it looks like candy corn from the inside too!

sliced open candy corn cupcake

Does it get any cuter!!!  Candy Corn cupcakes are sure to be the hit of any Halloween Party you have to attend this next week!

I am a lover of candy corn and candy corn inspired things.  This Candy Corn Quesadilla is so yummy and the kids are going to love it and there is no real candy corn involved, just cheese!  Candy Corn Ice Cream Floats are another fun dessert.  You won’t be able to stop eat this Candy Corn Kettle Corn.

For more fun Halloween treats check out these:

  • Halloween Snack Board
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  • 7 Layer Dip for Halloween
  • Bony Halloween Breadsticks

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Candy Corn Cupcake Recipe

4.50 from 2 votes
cupcakes decorated like candy corn

Candy Corn Cupcakes

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Candy corn cupcakes are the perfect Halloween cupcake. Easy to make, festive, and delicious!
serves: 24 cupcakes
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • food coloring yellow and orange

Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 lbs. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp whipping cream can also use milk, enough to get frosting the desired consistency.

Instructions

  • Mix together cake mix according to directions on box.
  • Divide the batter into two equal parts.
  • Add orange food coloring to one and yellow to the other. Stir to combine
  • Fill liner half way with yellow batter first, freeze for about 10 minutes.
  • Add orange layer and then bake according to directions on box.
  • Mix together buttercream frosting and leave white.
  • Frost cupcakes.

Buttercream Frosting.

  • Beat butter in mixer on medium high until pale and creamy
  • Add in sugar, a cup at a time.
  • Beat well after each addition until all sugar is added.
  • Add in vanilla
  • Beat until buttercream is smooth. Can be refrigerated for several days if needed.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates: 55g (18%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) Cholesterol: 23mg (8%) Sodium: 218mg (9%) Potassium: 16mg Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 46g (51%) Vitamin A: 264IU (5%) Calcium: 51mg (5%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
cupcakes decorated like candy corn
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Originally posted July 23, 2009

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  1. Ashley@peaceloveyumminess says

    Posted on 9/13 at 7:47 pm

    I love these! Im selling cupcakes at a local festival for fall and am going to give these a try!!!

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  2. Sheila says

    Posted on 11/20 at 2:22 pm

    Theese are just way too cute and look delicious also. I just received the cupcake holders in the mail today that I ordered from here and am going to make these for Thanksgiving this year so ill let you know how they turned out . . . ok bye for now from Arizona . . .

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  3. velvet says

    Posted on 10/24 at 6:37 pm

    SO cute!! my boys (including my husband!) are all candy corn lovers – they would LOVE these! 🙂

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