The colors of Fall make me happy whether they’re outside or inside, so I couldn’t resist baking these festive and fun Candy Corn Cupcakes over the weekend.
Aren’t they cute?
Ingredients
1 package (18 1/4 ounces) white cake mix
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
McCormick® Assorted Food Colors & Egg Dye (red and yellow)
1 container (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
Assorted decorations, such as orange sprinkles and candy corn
Directions
1. Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding vanilla. Divide batter in half. Tint one batch yellow with 1/3 teaspoon yellow food color. Tint second batch orange with 1/4 teaspoon yellow food color and 1/8 teaspoon red food color.
2. Fill each paper-lined muffin cup 1/3 full with yellow batter. Gently add orange batter on top of yellow batter, filling each muffin cup 2/3 full. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.
3. Frost cupcakes. Decorate with sprinkles and candy corn.
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Maryann says
Dont they look interesting!
katie says
These look awesome!!! I never think to dye my cake batters and layer them!!!
Kato says
Those look yummy! Such a good season, this Fall 🙂
Toni says
These are to adorable!!!
Mellisa says
These are gorgeous! I signed up to bring cupcakes for my sons Fall party and I bet the kids would love these.
Paula @ Simply Sandwich says
So cute! My son LOVES candy corn so I am thinkin’ this will be a cool surprise for him! Thanks for the idea!
Alison says
Wow you did an awesome job!! I don’t like Candy Corn but this is tempting me to make them!
Beeb Ashcroft says
I LOVE these!! Baking Halloween treats is one of my favorite parts of the season!
Jennifer says
Those are so cute! I’m hosting a Keurig House Party in two weeks, and my theme is Autumn, so those would be great for my younger guests! Thank you for such a great and easy seasonal idea!
Mother Mayhem says
I am addicted to candy corn. Bad diabetic. Bad. Bad. You should see me when the bags of autumn mix hot the shelf! SNORT.
Eileen says
Oh my gosh I didnt notice the BATTER colors until seeing the cut cupcake! How festive! We have THREE birthdays in the family between now and the 1st, so this would be a nice idea instead of a cake. Thanks for the idea Liz;)
Amazing “final” pictures too. So colorful!
Angela says
These are super cute! I love candy corn and cupcakes – win win!
Stefanie says
You had me at candy corn!!!
dan williams says
twitted this today, 08/10
Marcie W. says
I love that they’re adorable, festive and most of all, EASY!!!
gala says
great idea, I’m going to make them with kids today — we need some practice before Halloween
Connie Seattle Mom Blogger says
I’ve seen these pinned everywhere and didn’t realize they were yours! VERY cute!
alissa apel says
Those are fun! I love the different colored cake part.
Sara says
Those look awesome and super yummy!!
Michelle S says
Oh, those are neat and look yummy, but for some reason I abhor candy corn lol.
Shaunda Eppes says
These look awesome. Will definitely make these for my kids.
Lisa F. says
These look cool! I would do them without the candy corn, though. Found out candy corn has gelatin and I’m vegetarian.
Alicia@eco friendly homemaking says
Not only do these look adorable but they also look so tasty!! I like that they look so easy to make. That’s my kind of recipe.
Kathy says
Those look yummy!
Kellie Conklin says
These are awesome! The girls I babysit absolutely love candy corn and they would go crazy for this cupcake! It will be fun to make with them and I love how easy and festive it is! Thanks!
dan williams says
twitted this today, 07/10
Amy says
Such a creative idea! I have to try and see if I can make these without messing them up!
My Inner Chick says
—Liz,
your creativity THRILLS me.
These look Faaaab! Xx
Jennifer H says
What a neat idea!
Christa @ Little BGCG says
These are adorable and of course they look yummy!
Katie says
those are so cute – I’ll try to make them for my daughter’s halloween party at school!
Stefanie says
I think I’m going to make these for my daughter’s class.
Cheryl Reinhardt says
These look so delicious!!! I am going to try the recipe for sure!!! Thanks what a treat!!!!
christal c w says
This is awesome idea, I wish I had ideas like this. My daughter and I want to try this
Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says
They looks delicious. I want one.
Tammy says
yumm…cupcakes – those look like the kids would love them!
Rachel says
Those are adorable. I love candy corn, I am gong to make these.
Anne says
How pretty, I love these!
Natasha says
Those are so cute and so yummy looking!
Mya Murphy says
I’m not one for using cake mixes, but these are soooooooooooo cute!
Kristin says
I am SO making these! Bookmarked! Thank you! 🙂
Crystal says
How festive! I might have to make these before Halloween.
Sarah Yurga says
I think I will make these for my Girl Scout troop – looks fun and delish!
Tricia Nightowlmama says
looks so tasty and love the colors so fall and festive
Lisa says
Looks yummy, can’t wait to try them.
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
These look delish!!
Lolo says
Very fun! I love Halloween goodies!
Sandy V. says
This recipe looks great so I gave it my niece who makes cupcakes really well and often. I like the candy Corn on each cupcake.
Becca @ Mama B says
These look amazing and delicious!
Colleen says
I love anything candy corn very cute!
Billie says
How festive, thanks for sharing!
Jenn @therebelchick says
Wow, those look delicious! I love candy corn so this is perfect for me! 🙂
Michelle f says
I am drooling over these cupcakes! And it doesn’t look that hard at all
Hesper Fry says
What a great combination! My family would really like these!
Darlene Ysaguirre says
These Look Awesome I Love Candy Corn Its One Of My Favorite Parts Of Halloween <3
Dee says
These look so fun!
Suzanne B. says
YUM! I plan on making pumpkin bread for the fall season, but these look so delicious I might have to make these too!
Leilani says
How cute and festive!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Mmmm, these look delicious!
Natalie Finch says
These look amazing! Thanks for the trick on the half yellow, half orange. I would have thought it would have been harder. Of course now it’s 10:00 at night and I want a cupcake!
Kathleen says
Yum! These look delicious and are so adorable. You did a great job!
Theresa says
These look amazing!
Rosanne says
I wish I had one right now. They look amazing but too much work for me-don’t like to cook would rather go to the store and buy them. Maybe you should start a business and sell them
dan williams says
twitted this today, 05/10
littlemsblogger says
Okay, these are really cute, and have to admit, this is the only way I’d use candy corn. Love the multi-color cakes and will have to share with my friend who makes cupcakes all the time.
nicole @nicky_olea says
WOW! Those look good. I totally want some candy corn now! 🙂
HilLesha says
Yummy!
Courtney says
These are so cute!
April Decheine says
That is so cool! I am going to have to try this!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
So adorable! And now I have a hankering for cupcakes. Also candy corn. 😉
Sheila says
Oh Cupcakes.. How I love thee 😉
These look good, and fun/festive. Thanks for sharing.
Leslie G. says
oh my gosh … so cute! I love that even the batter is candy corn colors. That’s a cute surprise.
Also, you’re way better at decorating cupcakes than I am!
Sheri says
They look really good!
Tammy says
They look like they would be fun to make.
Rosey says
We have snack day coming up soon (the kids rotate in my son’s k. class). T his would be a fun, festive treat to take in, and it looks easy too!
Sonya Morris says
Yummy! I love this idea and will have to try it!
Cody Anderson says
These look great!!
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
So festive — I love it!
Alexis AKA MOM says
Love it! I bet the boys would love this too!
Sara Zielinski says
I love cupcakes, these look like they would be so fun to make!
Mumseword says
Wow! it looks yummy!
Kelly says
These looks so fun! I’m already thinking of some tasty sweets for Halloween.
Sue says
Those look super cool & yummy – you look like a professional cupcake maker – the frosting looks really well done!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Terry says
Oh how cool. I admit when I first started reading this post, I thought you were just going to put a candy corn on top…. How Cute Liz!!
Jennifer says
LOVE these so much. I am crazy about color though so I would have made them brighter.
Galit Breen says
How completely *sweet* are these? Love!
natalie says
wow! this looks wonderful! I am always looking for great options and this looks super yummy!
Cindy Merrill says
For a more grown up sophistcated twist, try using orange or lemon extract instead of vanilla, and dust a little fruit zest gratings on the frosting.
Terra Heck says
Me, oh my! Those look delicious!
Shell Fruscione says
Those are so cute! Totally making those.
Yolonda@Notorious Spinks Talks says
This is neat and I just love Candy Corn.
Tammy says
Those are too cute! 🙂
Jenny F says
So cute! I am going to make these for our Halloween party! Great idea! Thank you for sharing!
Mimi says
Holy wow! Those look amazing. I’m not a candy corn fan, but I do love cupcakes! My boys would go crazy over these! lol I want to learn how to do cool icing like this!
Caryn B says
Yum! They look so festive! I think they turned out great! I’ll have to try making them
Caryn B says
Yum! Those look delish and came out so pretty and festive!
Stefani says
Those look super yummy!
anna says
so cute, will have to try these! i love halloween baking a leetle too much.
Barbara Montag says
This is a great idea for the fall months!
Would be fun to make with the grand kids.
Jenny says
love candy corn! i might have to try these!
Shell says
What fun! My boys would love these!
sunshine says
Mmmmm…sounds and looks good! Think I am baking these for Halloween.
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Blond Duck says
I’m making those for art class!
Shelby Barone says
Yum..and Yum!!
Nina@Babbling Little Booties says
Hi Liz,
These cupcakes looks delish!
It’s perfect for Halloween kids party!
Cheers…
dan williams says
twitted this today, 04/10
Jenners says
I love recipes that use box mixes!
Louise says
those look so darn good
Nichol says
Um you’re shipping me a few right? Actually I can make these, I think?? Candy corn is my FAV!!!
Stefanie says
Those look so yummy!
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
To be totally honest, I don’t like candy corn.. but I’m a huge fan of creativity and I love the way these look!
drollgirl says
they are so cute! and who doesn’t love a candy corn? especially a chunky chick that is on a strict diet. yep, that is me. lol
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
I love these!! Can I have one?
Stephanie says
cute cute cute! I just bought a big bag of candy corn! with the pumpkins of course!
Debby Pucci says
Those are really cute and sound delicious!
Ms. A says
These look great and I love candy corn!
Lucy says
Oh, Yummy 🙂
maple lane says
These are great! I’ll pass this along to my sister and her 3 yr old granddaughter!
Ally says
Cute, cute, cute! As a woman with a soft spot for candy corn, I think these are great!
sandie says
You went to some work here – very impressive. I saw on Piniterest someone making the candy corn itself.!
Tesa @ 2 Wired 2 Tired says
Those looks so good and I can’t wait to try them! My kids would be thrilled to have me make this recipe. I Pinned it so I could remember it.
Jen {at} take2mommy says
O. M. G. YUM!
Can you come to our Halloween party and bring these cupcakes please?
JamericanSpice says
These look yummy.
I don’t get the fascination with candy corn. I think I need to try some.
Busy Bee Suz says
Your mad kitchen skills amaze me!
Emmy says
Those are so cute!!
Pamela R says
these look like they would be a BIG hit at school parties!!
SassyModernMom says
The absolute best use of candy corn ever!!!
JulieD says
Your candy corn cupcakes are so cute!!! You did an awesome job, Liz!!
Miss Angie says
Looks yummy, and OH SO CUTE!
brian miller says
nice…i like candy corn….they are terrible for you…but i do enjoy them so these sound good…smiles.
Alesha @ Full Time Mama says
SO much fun, and looks so tasty too!
Susi says
These look cute and delicious. I think, I will make these for my kids for Halloween!!! We both have cupcake recipes up.
dannyscotland says
Can I just have the candy corn instead? 🙂 (These look delicious by the way)
Susie's Homemade says
What a GREAT idea!!
Jackie says
What a cute idea! I’m not a fan of candy corn but I think I can handle a vanilla cupcake that is colored!
Cathi says
Easy, fun and oh so good!! 😉
Jenny says
Your cupcakes make me feel better… even if they’re just pictures. Gonna have to make some for the kiddos and myself! Thanks for the idea 🙂
Whitney at It's Gravy, Baby! says
I love this idea and your cupcakes turned out great!
mel says
Those are so cute. I love them!!! How fun!
Xenia says
Too cute! I don’t like the taste of actual candy corn, but these sure do look yummy!
melinda says
that looks so good! i’m so not in the halloween mood, it’s 82 freakin degrees out
Tonya says
Those look so yummy! My kiddos and I will have to try this one. Thanks so much!
Betty Manousos says
wow, those are such great-looking cupcakes!
thanks for that awesome recipe.
yum! yum!
xx
Patty says
They are really cute. I might try that for the firemen
Lolli @ Better in Bulk says
What a fun idea! I love it!
Amber Edwards says
Oh those are super cute! I always wondered how they got multi-colored cupcakes like that! So cool!
Nikki says
These are adorable! My son would love them!
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
Would you believe that I don’t like candy corn? I guess that makes me like the Grinch of Halloween or something?
Pam says
How cute! I love anything that is easy to fix. 🙂 Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Robin says
LOVE these! I bet my boys would, too.
brett says
oh, these are great! love it!
we love mccormick brand, too. great products- great quality!
Cat Davis says
Those are super cute! I was going to make some of these last week but Emma stole all of my candy corn I had stashed for them.
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
They look so good! And I never knew you were in the trsvel industry (just saw you “about me” up there)…awesome!
JDaniel4's Mom says
These are really pretty. I bet they were delicious!
Rochelle says
Super cute!!!!
Melissa says
So cute and creative!
Barbara says
So simple and cute!! I love these!