Description
Get ready to enchant your guests with these Scary Halloween Cupcakes! Perfectly moist and rich in flavor, these cupcakes are topped with vibrant orange frosting and decorated with spooky treats like edible eyes and gummy worms. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or looking for fun family activities, these festive cupcakes are sure to bring joy and a touch of fright to your celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- Gel food coloring (orange)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add to the dry ingredients while stirring gently.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, frost with orange-colored icing and decorate with spooky toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg