Candy Corn Cupcakes
Candy corn, the iconic Halloween candy, was invented in the 1880s by George Renninger of the Wunderle Candy Company.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Candy Corn Cupcakes
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
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Divide the batter equally into three bowls.
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Add orange food coloring to one bowl, yellow food coloring to another, and leave the third bowl plain.
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Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners in layers, starting with the orange, then yellow, and finally the plain batter.
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Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
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Frost the cupcakes with white frosting and top each one with a candy corn.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Total Carbohydrate 47g16%
- Sugars 34g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
