Cubcakes

1 package (18 oz) chocolate cake, plus ingredients to prepare
1 container (16 oz) chocolate frosting
1 package (5 oz) chocolate nonpareils
72 red cinnamon candies
Chocolate sprinkles
1 tube (0.6 oz) black piping gel

Line muffin cups with paper liners. Prepare cake mix and bake in muffin cups according to
package directions. Cool in pans on wire racks for 15 minutes. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and cool
completely. Frost cooled cupcakes with chocolate frosting. Use nonpareils for ears and muzzle,
red candies for eyes and nose, and chocolate sprinkles for fur. Use piping gel to place dots on
the eyes and to create the mouth.