Hidden Shape Cupcakes Recipes

HIDDEN HEART CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Line 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and food coloring with mixer until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into prepared pan.
• Bake 15 to 18 min. or until center is almost set. Cool 30 min.; cover. Freeze 2 hours.
• Use foil handles to remove cheesecake from pan. Cut into 24 small hearts with 1-inch cookie cutter.
• Prepare cake batter as directed on package; spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin cups (see Tip.) Insert cheesecake heart, point side down, in center of batter in each cup.
• Bake 18 to 20 min. or until tops of cupcakes are firm. Cool 10 min. Remove from pan to wire racks; cool completely.
• Prepare White Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting; spread onto cupcakes. Top with sprinkles.

HIDDEN TREASURE CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Drop 1/2 teaspoon pie filling in the center of each; top with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cake portion comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , Meanwhile, cut cake rolls lengthwise (do not cut through); set aside. Place two tablespoons frosting in a small bowl; set aside. Tint remaining frosting with blue food coloring if desired; frost cupcakes., Place a cake roll on each cupcake. Decorate with assorted candies. Tint reserved frosting with yellow food coloring if desired; place in a resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in a corner of bag; pipe latches onto chests.