Halloween Cupcakes
Halloween cupcakes are a festive delight, perfect for adding a splash of color and sweetness to your celebrations. Each moist chocolate cupcake is adorned with fluffy orange frosting and whimsical decorations, making them an irresistible treat for kids and adults alike. Whether for a Halloween party or a cozy family gathering, these cupcakes promise to delight taste buds and ignite the spirit of the season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- Food coloring (orange and black)
- Halloween-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients until just blended.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar until fluffy. Divide into bowls and tint one orange and another black before decorating your cupcakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg