"SpiderCakes" news and stories

Halloween is next week (where has this month gone?) and with it comes the need to create treats appropriate for the holiday. You could whip up a batch up cupcakes like the ones above. I spotted those at a local bakery recently, and according to them, they use a buttercream frosting to get the shape of the ghost. When it has hardened a little, they dip it into a glaze made from powdered sugar and water. I didn't try one (their sugar cookie won out), but they looked delicious.

If cupcakes aren't your style, you could check out some of the ideas that Super Punch has put together. I see Not Martha's spider cakes from last year, as well as a whole host of other creepy, freaky and tasty treats from around the blogosphere.

After all that, if you find yourself still searching for Halloween goodies, make sure to check out the offerings over at Baking Bites. Last year she created Vampire Cupcakes and this year, she followed up her bloody success with Vampire Cookies. If you don't get around to making them for Halloween, you could save the recipes and have a True Blood viewing party instead!

Find more Halloween treats at KitchenDaily.com