Description
Get into the Halloween spirit with these delightful Halloween themed cupcakes! Bursting with rich flavors and adorned with spooky decorations, they are perfect for parties, school events, or simply to enjoy at home. Easy to make and customize, these cupcakes will bring smiles and sweet memories to everyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Decorative sprinkles or edible eyes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before decorating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg