Halloween Cupcakes
Embrace the spirit of Halloween with these delightful cupcakes that are as fun to make as they are to eat! Featuring a fluffy base topped with creamy frosting and festive decorations, these treats will add a sweet touch to your spooky celebrations. Perfect for kids and adults alike, each cupcake captures the essence of the season, making them an ideal choice for parties or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (gel)
- Edible decorations (sprinkles, candy eyes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into bowls and add food coloring if desired; swirl colors for a tie-dye effect.
- Fill each liner about two-thirds full and bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting and decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg