I’m having way too much fun with candy corn this Halloween season. I mean, could I really stop with this simple recipe for candy corn cookies? We only get to enjoy this sugar laden treat a few months out of the year.
Last week, I came upon this recipe for candy corn ice cream. How smart! My mind immediately began churning with thoughts. What can I make that involves steeping candy corn in heavy cream? Ohh, I know! I know! Frosting!
I colored my vanilla cupcakes yellow and orange to make the cakes as enticing as the frosting. But upon tasting, the frosting totally stole the show.
Should you find yourself with leftover frosting, as I did, put it in a container and freeze it. The result is a candy corn mousse that tastes like, well… candy corn in a cloud. You know, because I’m sure you’ve all had candy corn in a cloud before.
Hurry up and try this frosting before candy corn is off the shelves for the year!
Candy Corn Whipped Cream Frosting
2 cups heavy cream
1 12-13 oz. package candy corn
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup Confectioner’s sugar
In small saucepan, heat 1 cup heavy cream over low-medium heat. Add candy corn and stir; once candy corn begins to dissolve, continue to heat and stir another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into container; cover and allow to come to room temperature.
Once cooled, add additional cup of heavy cream and stir. Refrigerate overnight or 24 hours, stirring or shaking occasionally.
Chill bowl and whisk attachment of stand mixer (or beaters) in refrigerator 1 hour before making frosting.
Strain cream before whipping to rid of leftover candy corn pieces. Combine cream, vanilla, and confectioner’s sugar in chilled bowl. Beat on medium speed to combine; increase to high speed and beat until stiff peaks form. Spread onto cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. Chill until serving.
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Candy corn frosting?! GAH!! These are way too adorable!
Candy corn!!! This is one holiday candy that I LOVE!!! I will have to give these a try when my will-power is a little stronger and I have someone to share them with besides the kids.
You. Are. Killing. Me!!! I'm seriously tempted to make some of these for M's party this weekend. I can't though with the other things I already have set to make.
Cute! Those are like the perfect halloween cupcakes. You're so creative!
Yummy! And so pretty
How cool, neat recipe!
oh, you are a GENIUS.
seriously, time to talk about coming to Portland and opening a bakery with me.
These are so pretty! I love candy corn so much, especially those little candy corn pumpkins.
Those are adorable!! I can't buy candy corns often bc I finish the bag before I get home – sooo good!
Those are SO cute. My boyfriend loves candy corn… I will remember this and come back when it's time for a special treat!
Kristina – I'm willing to open a bakery anywhere, and I hear good things about Portland
Wow, I want one. Right now! You come up with the most delicious recipes girl!!
Candy corn + frosting…OMG, genius. Found your blog through Faith, Fitness and Fun and I love this recipe!!
So funny- I just came across a few similar cupcakes and decided to make them! Yours look superb!
Gabriela – glad you found me!
Liz – You should definitely make the frosting, too. The cupcakes are not nearly as good as the frosting!
In fact my boyfriend usually requests it for his birthday. I usually do add a bit of milk.Bolognese is one of my favorite things to make.
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