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Halloween Cupcakes

Halloween Cupcakes

Discover the magic of Halloween Cupcakes with creative designs and easy recipes. Perfect for parties, these spooky treats will delight everyone!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box cake mix (chocolate or vanilla)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • q.s. orange food coloring
  • q.s. black food coloring
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • as needed candy eyeballs
  • as needed Halloween-themed edible sprinkles
  • as needed fondant (optional for decorations)
  • as needed additional candy decorations (e.g., gummy worms, chocolate spiders)

Equipment

  • Cupcake tin
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water; blend until smooth.
  3. Divide the batter equally into two bowls. Add orange food coloring to one and black food coloring to the other to reach desired shades.
  4. Fill cupcake liners halfway with orange batter and then top with black batter.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before decorating.
  7. Prepare frosting by creaming butter and gradually adding powdered sugar until the desired consistency is achieved; mix in black and orange food coloring to create spooky colors.
  8. Frost the cooled cupcakes with your desired colors.
  9. Decorate with candy eyeballs, edible sprinkles, and any optional fondant decorations.
  10. Display and serve at your Halloween event.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to get creative with designs! Use different toppings to match your Halloween theme. Store-bought cupcake mixes save time, and you can easily modify them with food coloring and decorations. For healthier options, consider gluten-free or vegan substitutes for the cake mix and frosting.
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