A Halloween Treat

by Alexandra Spitzer
Email: aspitzer@smu.edu

It’s that time of the year to break out your most original costume and gear up for a spooky Halloween.  Although we all know that trick-or-treaters enjoy the plethora of candy they receive, why not switch things up a bit this year and give them a house to remember?  These mini ghost chocolate cakes are sure to please and will most certainly establish your house as the trick-or-treaters’ favorite!  The recipe is quick, simple and wickedly creative.

Ingredients

½ (12-oz.) container of ready-to-spread white frosting

1 (11-oz.) package of cream-filled chocolate squares

1 (0.68-oz) tube of black decorating gel

Preparation

1. Microwave frosting in a microwave-safe bowl at high for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted; stir until smooth. Let stand for 2 minutes.

2. Place 1 cup of melted frosting in a gallon-size zip-top plastic bag (do not seal).  Snip 1 corner of the bag to make a small hole. Pipe frosting onto each cake square in the shape of a ghost, adding remaining frosting to the bag as needed. Pipe 2 dots on each cake using black gel to form eyes.