Description
Cobweb Cupcakes are a delightful chocolate treat with a spooky cobweb design, perfect for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Edible glitter (for decoration)
- Dark chocolate spiders (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Stir in the boiling water carefully.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and pipe a swirl on each cupcake. Create a cobweb design using a small round piping tip or toothpick. Decorate with edible glitter and top with dark chocolate spiders.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best results.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Feel free to customize decorations for different themes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cobweb Cupcakes, Halloween Cupcakes, Chocolate Cupcakes, Spooky Treats