Description
Poison Apple Cupcakes are a delightful treat perfect for Halloween, featuring a rich chocolate flavor and a captivating deep red hue, topped with green candy apple slices and edible glitter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup boiling water
- Red food coloring (to achieve desired deep red hue)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Green candy apple slices (for decoration)
- Edible glitter (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcake batter by whisking together the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined, then add boiling water and red food coloring.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and top with green candy apple slices and edible glitter.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to ensure light and fluffy cupcakes.
- Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- 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: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween, cupcakes, chocolate, dessert, Poison Apple Cupcakes