Cobra Cupcakes

• 1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
• 1/4 cup KOOL-AID Sugar-Sweetened Drink Mix, any flavor
• 1 container (16 oz.) ready-to-spread vanilla frosting
• 1 piece red string licorice (3 inch), cut in half
• 1 pkg. (1.69 oz.) candy-coated chocolate pieces (about 2 Tbsp.)
• 1 tube (19.28 g) decorating gel, any color

1. Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for 24 cupcakes, blending dry drink mix into batter before spooning into prepared muffin pan cups.
2. Cool completely.
3. Arrange 18 cupcakes in curved line on platter to resemble a snake's body.
4. Arrange remaining cupcakes at one end in a sideways "V" pattern, with 4 cupcakes at top and 2 at bottom to resemble snake's open mouth.
5. Spread cupcakes with frosting.
6. Add licorice pieces to inside of mouth for the tongue.
7. Add 2 candies for the eyes.
8. Decorate with remaining candies and decorating gel to add spots and lines to remaining cupcakes for the snake's body.

white cake, sugar, ready, red string licorice, chocolate, decorating gel

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/cobra-cupcakes-162348.aspx (may not work)