Description
Delightful horror movie themed cupcakes that are perfect for Halloween parties and spooky celebrations, combining creativity with delicious flavors.
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
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Red food coloring
For Decorations:
- Edible eyeballs (store-bought)
- Gummy worms (store-bought)
- Mini tombstone candies (store-bought or homemade)
- Black platter for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well mixed.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until the batter is thin.
- Pour the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Check doneness with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating on high speed for 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Divide frosting into two bowls, tint one green and the other red.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with green and red frosting using a piping bag.
- Decorate with edible eyeballs, gummy worms, and mini tombstone candies.
- Arrange on a black platter and serve.
Notes
- Consider using gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute almond milk and dairy-free margarine.
- Vegan options can include flaxseed meal instead of eggs.
- Get creative with flavors and decorations to match your horror theme.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: horror movie cupcakes, spooky cupcakes, Halloween treats, themed desserts