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Halloween Decorated Cupcakes

Spooky Halloween Decorated Cupcakes 1 Great Recipe


  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create festive and spooky Halloween decorated cupcakes with this easy recipe. Perfect for parties and a fun DIY activity for all ages.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, for frosting
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • Black food coloring
  • Candy eyes
  • Chocolate bones or pretzels

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until creamy.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
  5. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners and fill each about 2/3 full with batter.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the frosting, beat 1 cup of butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and fluffy. Add black food coloring to reach desired shade.
  9. Once cupcakes are cool, frost them generously with the black frosting.
  10. Decorate each cupcake with candy eyes and chocolate bones for a spooky Halloween look.

Notes

  • For Gluten-Free cupcakes, use a gluten-free flour blend.
  • For Dairy-Free cupcakes, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with almond milk.
  • Use whole wheat flour for increased fiber.
  • Reduce granulated sugar by ¼ cup for a healthier option.
  • Replace half of the butter with applesauce to reduce fat.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
  • Frosted cupcakes can be stored in the fridge for up to a week; allow to return to room temperature before serving.
  • Un-frosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to three months.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking and Decorating
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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