Candy Corn Cupcakes

Candy corn, the iconic Halloween candy, was first invented in the late 1800s and has been a popular treat during the fall season ever since.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Candy Corn Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 5 few drops Yellow food coloring
• 5 few drops Orange food coloring
• 1 cup White frosting
• 12 Candy corn

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Divide the batter evenly into three separate bowls.
7. Add yellow food coloring to one bowl and orange food coloring to another bowl. Leave the third bowl plain.
8. Spoon a layer of yellow batter into each cupcake liner, followed by a layer of orange batter, and finally a layer of plain batter.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
11. Frost each cupcake with white frosting and top with a candy corn.
12. Enjoy your delicious Candy Corn Cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 28g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.