Instructions:

STEP 1 Prepare cake mix according to the box instructions.

STEP 2 Using 12 baking cups, line a muffin pan and bake cupcakes following the directions on the cake mix box.

STEP 3 Let cupcakes cool completely.

STEP 4 Using Cake Mate® Decorating Icing in Green, attach tip #18 to pipe a tight spiral on 4 cupcakes.

STEP 5 Repeat STEP 4 with the red and white icings.

STEP 6 Assemble the Mouse Using the Cake Mate® Decorating Icing in the color that matches the cupcake the mouse will sit on, attach tip #5 to pipe a dot of icing on the bottom of the chocolate candy. Stick 2 almond slices to the dot making the ears. Pipe a dot of icing to the back of the ears and stick on a cherry with the stem pointing up. Carefully place the mouse on the top of the cupcake. Repeat for all 12 cupcakes.

STEP 7 Using Cake Mate® Writing Gel in black, pipe 2 small dots on each chocolate mouse face, creating the eyes.

Celebrate & Enjoy!