Monster Cupcakes

So I haven't actually tried these yet, but I plan to in a couple of days.  I love Halloween, the food alone is just so much fun.  You can do just about anything with your food to make it fit in the theme.  You just have to dream it(or be like me and borrow other people's ideas).  I think these monsters are too cute to be scary but that's perfect for my little monsters who scare very easily.  We are going to have  a lot of fun making these! 

Zucchini Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting

Got any more zucchini lying around?  I got this recipe from a lady at church, I wish I could remember which one, but I can’t.  I think these cupcakes are so scrumptious.  Anything with caramel is a winner in my book.  That’s all I have to say. 

Zucchini Cupcakes with Caramel Frosting

½ c. orange juice
3 eggs
1 and 1/3 c. sugar 
½ c. vegetable oil
1 t. almond extract
2½ c. flour
2 t. ground cinnamon
2 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
½ t. ground cloves
1½ c. shredded zucchini

FROSTING:

1 c. brown sugar
½ c. butter
¼ c. milk
1 t. vanilla extract
1½ - 2 c. powdered sugar
Directions: In a mixing bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, orange juice and extract.  Combine dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture and mix well, add the zucchini.  Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 2/3 full.  Bake at 350˚ for 20-25 minutes or until cupcakes test done.  Cool for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.  For frosting, combine brown sugar, butter, and milk in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes.  Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.  Beat in powdered sugar.  Frost.