Description
Delicious and creative Halloween cupcakes perfect for parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk (or non-dairy milk)
- Black and orange food coloring
- Edible decorations (like googly eyes, sprinkles, and fondant)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture.
- Divide the batter into two bowls and add food coloring.
- Scoop the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Get your frosting ready for decorating!
Notes
Consider using different festive decorations to make your cupcakes extra spooky!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween cupcakes, spooky treats, party dessert