Description
Delightful and moist chocolate cupcakes topped with fluffy orange frosting, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles or decorations
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with festive cupcake liners.
- Mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Create the batter by gradually pouring the wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water slowly.
- Fill each liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite cupcake frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
Enjoy decorating your cupcakes with spooky sprinkles or themed decorations to enhance the Halloween spirit.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Halloween, chocolate cupcakes, festive baking, dessert recipes, spooky decorations