Description

Scary Halloween Cupcakes & Cakes are the perfect treats to elevate your festive gatherings. These delightful desserts combine rich chocolate flavors with spooky decorations, making them a hit for both kids and adults. Picture moist cupcakes topped with creamy orange frosting and adorned with eerie edible eyes or chilling chocolate spider webs. Easy to make and irresistibly fun, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests this Halloween!

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup whole milk
Gel food coloring (optional)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cupcake tins with paper liners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, and milk until smooth. Gradually add to dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth; tint with gel food coloring if desired. Frost cooled cupcakes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
Calories: 200
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg