Description
Delightfully spooky cupcakes perfect for Halloween celebrations, featuring rich chocolate flavor and fun edible decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- Colorful frosting (to decorate the cupcakes)
- Decorative edible skeleton and brain candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate with colorful frosting and top with edible skeleton and brain candies for a spooky effect. Serve and enjoy your creepy cupcakes!
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Decorate creatively to enhance the spooky effect!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Halloween, cupcakes, spooky treats, chocolate, festive baking