Halloween Witch Cupcakes

Cupcakes have been popular since the 19th century and got their name from the measurement of ingredients being in cups rather than weighed.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Halloween Witch 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: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• optional few drops Green food coloring
• 1 cup Buttercream frosting
• for decoration few drops Black food coloring gel
• 12 count Candy eyeballs
• 12 count Halloween-themed cupcake liners

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with Halloween-themed cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to achieve a spooky green color.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
8. Decorate the cupcakes with buttercream frosting, using black food coloring gel to create a witch hat design.
9. Place a candy eyeball on each cupcake to complete the spooky witch look.
10. Serve and enjoy your Halloween Witch Cupcakes!

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.