Easy Halloween Cupcakes
These Easy Halloween Cupcakes are a delightful treat for your spooky celebrations, featuring a moist and fluffy base topped with rich frosting, perfect for decorating.
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Muffin Tin
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour Forms the base of your cupcakes.
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Adds sweetness and color.
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder For chocolate flavor (optional).
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder Essential for leavening.
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda Works with baking powder for lift.
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened Contributes to moistness.
- 2 large Eggs Provides structure.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 0.5 cup Milk Provides moisture.
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Base for frosting.
- 4 cups Powdered sugar Sweetens the frosting.
- 2 tablespoons Milk Adjusts frosting texture.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds flavor to frosting.
- Food coloring Optional for decoration.
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 4. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- 5. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- 6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- 7. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter.
- 8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- 9. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- 10. For frosting, beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar.
- 11. Add milk and vanilla, beat until desired consistency.
- 12. Frost cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust ingredients based on your preferences. Enjoy decorating!