Get ready to cast a delicious spell on your Halloween party with these wickedly wonderful cupcakes that are more treat than trick! Imagine biting into a rich, chocolatey cupcake bursting with festive Halloween spirit, decorated with spine-tingling sprinkles that will make your guests scream with delight. Whether you're hosting a monster mash or just want to add some ghoulish fun to your dessert table, these Freaky Halloweeny Cupcakes are about to become your new seasonal obsession!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Halloween-themed sprinkles
- Frosting of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with Halloween-themed cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined and free of lumps.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Fold in half of the Halloween-themed sprinkles into the batter, reserving the rest for decoration.
- Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
- Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with your chosen frosting, using a piping bag or offset spatula for smooth application.
- Decorate the frosted cupcakes with the remaining Halloween sprinkles, creating spooky or fun designs.
- For extra Halloween flair, consider adding edible decorations like candy eyes, small chocolate spiders, or fondant pumpkins.
- Serve and enjoy your Freaky Halloweeny Cupcakes at your Halloween party or festive gathering!
Tips
- • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the most consistent batter • Don't overmix the batter - lumps are okay and will help keep your cupcakes tender • Use an ice cream scoop for perfectly uniform cupcake sizes • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting • Get creative with Halloween decorations - candy eyes, chocolate spiders, and fondant shapes can take your cupcakes from cute to creepy • For extra moisture, you can brush the cooled cupcakes with a little simple syrup before frosting • Store cupcakes in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
