Description
Indulge in the ultimate Halloween dessert with these Golden Zombie Brain Explosion Cupcakes. Perfectly moist and fluffy, each cupcake is topped with a creamy, brain-inspired frosting that dazzles with vibrant red and green colors. Whether you’re hosting a spooky gathering or looking for a fun treat to share, these cupcakes will thrill your guests and leave them craving more. Get ready for a deliciously eerie delight that transforms any occasion into a haunting celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- Red and green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and mix until light.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Alternately mix in dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar; tint with food coloring as desired. Frost cooled cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg