Halloween Cupcakes

Halloween cupcakes are a popular treat during the Halloween season, and they are often decorated with spooky designs and colors to add to the festive atmosphere.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Halloween Cupcakes

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 10 drop Orange food coloring
• 5 drop Black food coloring
• 1.5 cup Buttercream frosting
• to garnish as needed Halloween-themed decorations

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
5. Divide the batter into three equal portions. Leave one portion plain, color one portion with orange food coloring, and color the remaining portion with black food coloring.
6. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Spoon a small amount of each colored batter into each liner, creating a layered effect.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting with buttercream frosting.
9. Decorate with Halloween-themed decorations as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 25g

Protein 2g4%

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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.