As the witching hour approaches and the leaves turn a spooky shade of orange, it’s time to conjure up some wickedly delicious treats for your Halloween party. And what better way to cast a spell on your guests than with a batch of bewitchingly beautiful cupcakes? From creepy crawlers to mummy-wrapped delights, these 20 spooky cupcake recipes will have you screaming with delight.
Get ready to indulge in a graveyard of goodies, including Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting, Pumpkin Spice Ghost Cupcakes with Vanilla Glaze, and Blood-Red Velvet Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Topping. Whether you’re looking for a treat that’s eerie, kooky, or just plain fun, these spooky sweets are sure to be the monster hit of your Halloween bash.
Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Create a spooky-chic treat perfect for Halloween or any time you crave a rich, chocolatey delight. These Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are sure to impress.
Ingredients:
– 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
– 2 large eggs, at room temperature
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder and milk until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Frosting:
1. Beat 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, and 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, until smooth.
2. Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar; beat until combined.
3. Pipe onto cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spatula to create a spiderweb design.
Pumpkin Spice Ghost Cupcakes with Vanilla Glaze
These ethereal cupcakes combine the warmth of pumpkin spice with the subtlety of vanilla glaze, creating a delightful treat for any season. Perfect for Halloween parties or fall gatherings.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional)
– Vanilla glaze (recipe below)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Beat in pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Vanilla Glaze:
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Mix powdered sugar and butter until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Blood-Red Velvet Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Topping
These velvety cupcakes are infused with the deep, mysterious flavor of beetroot, topped with a light and airy whipped cream that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat any time of the year.
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tablespoons beetroot puree
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the whipped cream:
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine butter, eggs, beetroot puree, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before topping with whipped cream.
Whipped Cream Topping:
1. In a medium bowl, whip heavy whipping cream and granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
Caramel Apple Witch Hat Cupcakes
Get ready to cast a spell of delight with these Caramel Apple Witch Hat Cupcakes, perfect for Halloween parties or any autumn celebration. Moist vanilla cake is topped with a caramel apple compote and finished with a witch’s hat made from buttercream and chopped nuts.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– Caramel apple compote (see below)
– Buttercream frosting
– Chopped nuts
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add butter, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
4. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before topping with caramel apple compote and whipped buttercream.
Caramel Apple Compote:
– 1 large apple, peeled and diced
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Combine apple, sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until caramelized.
Candy Corn Layer Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
Brighten up your dessert table with these adorable Candy Corn Layer Cupcakes, topped with a creamy buttercream frosting. This show-stopping treat is perfect for Halloween parties or autumn celebrations.
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
– 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
– 2 large eggs
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– Food coloring (yellow, orange, white)
– Candy corns, for garnish
For the buttercream frosting:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, oil, and food coloring (yellow for the bottom layer, orange for the middle, and white for the top).
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin tin cups.
6. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with buttercream.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Oreo Bat Wing Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache
Transform your cupcake game with these spooky-ooky Oreo Bat Wing Cupcakes, featuring a rich chocolate ganache filling.
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
– 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 large egg
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 12-15 Oreo cookies, crushed
For the ganache:
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
5. Fold in crushed Oreos.
6. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
9. For ganache, heat cream in a saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and add chocolate chips. Let it sit for 5 minutes before whisking until smooth.
10. Drizzle ganache over cooled cupcakes.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Mummy-Frosted Vanilla Cupcakes with Edible Eyes
Create spooky-adorable treats perfect for Halloween parties or trick-or-treaters. These vanilla cupcakes are wrapped in a mummy-like white frosting, topped with edible eyes, and sure to delight.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– White frosting (store-bought or homemade)
– Edible eyes (available at craft stores or online)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter until creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with white frosting and adding edible eyes.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Black Magic Cupcakes with Purple Swirl Frosting
Unleash the magic of these enchanting cupcakes, featuring rich black chocolate and a swirl of vibrant purple frosting. Perfect for any occasion that requires a touch of whimsy.
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
– 2-3 drops purple food coloring
– 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
5. Divide batter evenly among cups.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting:
1. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, butter, and purple food coloring until smooth.
2. Add heavy cream and whisk until combined.
3. Pipe or spread frosting onto cooled cupcakes.
Graveyard Dirt Cupcakes with Gummy Worm Toppings
Get ready to dig into a spooky-sweet treat that’s sure to delight both kids and adults! These Graveyard Dirt Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for Halloween parties or any occasion where you want to add some monster fun.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup whole milk
– Crushed Oreo cookies for decoration
– Gummy worms for topping
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat just until combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
7. Crush Oreo cookies and sprinkle on top of cupcakes. Place a gummy worm on each cupcake to resemble dirt.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Zombie Brain Cupcakes with Raspberry Filling
Get ready to sink your teeth into these eerie yet delicious cupcakes that will make you scream for more! With their moist vanilla cake, tangy raspberry filling, and creamy buttercream frosting, these Zombie Brain Cupcakes are a treat that’s sure to rise from the dead.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– Raspberry filling (homemade or store-bought)
– Buttercream frosting (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, combine butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
7. Fill cooled cupcakes with raspberry filling and top with buttercream frosting.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Creepy Eyeball Cupcakes with White Chocolate Drizzle
Delightfully eerie cupcakes that are perfect for a Halloween party or a fun dessert for kids of all ages. With their creepy eyeball centers and white chocolate drizzle, these treats are sure to cast a spell on your taste buds.
Ingredients:
– 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– M&M’s or candy eyeballs for the centers
– White chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate for drizzling
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with M&M’s or candy eyeballs, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Divide batter evenly among muffin tin cups.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
6. Drizzle white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate over cooled cupcakes.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Boo-tiful Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting
Get cozy with these moist and flavorful pumpkin cupcakes, topped with a dollop of creamy cinnamon frosting.
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup whole milk
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the frosting:
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, pumpkin puree, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; stir until just combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. For the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat until creamy. Add cinnamon and mix well.
7. Top cooled cupcakes with frosting and serve.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Haunted House Chocolate Cupcakes with Crumbled Cookie Roof
Get ready to cast a spell on your taste buds with these eerie-ingly delicious chocolate cupcakes, topped with a crumbly cookie roof that looks like a haunted mansion’s crumbling facade.
Ingredients:
– 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1/4 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (for the roof)
– Confectioners’ sugar (optional)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined.
5. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval. Allow to cool slightly.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
7. Top with melted chocolate and crushed cookies.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Spider Cookie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Get ready to crawl into a cupcake paradise! These adorable Spider Cookie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting are the perfect treat for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday party or just a spontaneous celebration.
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Red and black gel icing for decoration
For the peanut butter frosting:
– 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
– 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and egg until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with peanut butter frosting.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Monster Mash Marshmallow Cupcakes with Green Frosting
Get ready to create a spook-tacular treat that’s sure to delight both kids and adults! These Monster Mash Marshmallow Cupcakes with Green Frosting are the perfect combination of fluffy, sweet, and eerie.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1 cup marshmallow creme
– Green frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and eggs until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with marshmallow creme, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with green frosting.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Poison Apple Caramel Cupcakes with Edible Glitter
Add a touch of magic to your baking with these enchanting Poison Apple Caramel Cupcakes, topped with edible glitter that will make them sparkle like the forbidden fruit itself. These moist and flavorful treats are perfect for any occasion where you want to impress.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup apple cider
– Edible glitter (red and green)
– Caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before topping with caramel sauce and edible glitter.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Frankenstein Cupcakes with Green Buttercream and Bolt Decor
Bring a touch of mad scientist magic to your next gathering with these eerie-adorable cupcakes!
Ingredients:
For the cupcakes:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the green buttercream:
– 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 2-3 drops green food coloring
– 2 tablespoons whole milk
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with vanilla extract.
5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
Assembly:
1. Frost cooled cupcakes with green buttercream.
2. Decorate with white chocolate bolts (or edible eyes) and a sprinkle of yellow or orange dust (optional).
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Witch’s Brew Matcha Cupcakes with Blackberry Swirl
As the sun sets on All Hallows’ Eve, conjure up a magical treat to cast a spell on your taste buds. These bewitching cupcakes combine the vibrant green of matcha powder with the mysterious allure of blackberry swirl.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons matcha powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– Blackberry jam or preserves (for swirl)
– Confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, matcha powder, and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, and milk.
4. Combine dry and wet ingredients, mixing until smooth.
5. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
6. Dollop blackberry jam or preserves on top of each cupcake.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Jack-O-Lantern Orange Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Brighten up your Halloween party with these vibrant orange cupcakes topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for the spooky season, these moist and flavorful treats are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 1 large egg
– 2 tablespoons orange juice
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Cream cheese frosting (recipe below)
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together butter, egg, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
4. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
– 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 2 cups powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Spread or pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
Skeleton Hand Chocolate Cupcakes with White Fondant Bones
Bring a touch of spooky charm to your next baking endeavor with these adorable Skeleton Hand Chocolate Cupcakes, topped with white fondant bones. Perfect for Halloween parties or any occasion that calls for a playful treat.
Ingredients:
– 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– White fondant, for decorating
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cocoa powder and whisk until combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
4. Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
6. Roll white fondant into thin strips to create “bones”. Place on top of cooled cupcakes to create skeleton hands.
Cooking Time: 18-20 minutes
Summary
Get ready for a spooktacular baking session with these 20 Halloween cupcake recipes! From Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting to Boo-tiful Pumpkin Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting, there’s something for every ghoul and goblin. Decorate your treats with edible eyes, crumbled cookies, or gummy worms to add an extra layer of creepiness. These decadent cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party or gathering. So go ahead, indulge in some monstrous morsels and have a howling good time!
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