Halloween Cupcakes
Halloween just got sweeter with these delightful Halloween cupcakes! These mini masterpieces are not only fun to make but also packed with flavor, making them perfect for any spooky celebration. Adorned with vibrant frosting and playful decorations, they’ll bring a smile to faces of all ages. Whip up a batch for your next Halloween party and watch as they vanish in a flash!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 cupcakes 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 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder (for chocolate version)
- ½ cup whole milk
- Food coloring gel (orange/black)
- Assorted candy eyes and toppings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with festive liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder (if using), baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract until smooth; avoid overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely on a wire rack before decorating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg