Spooky Spider Cupcakes
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Spooky Spider Cupcakes are a fun and festive treat for Halloween parties or spooky-themed events. The black licorice legs and candy eyes give these cupcakes a creepy-crawly appearance that is sure to delight both kids and adults.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Spooky Spider 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, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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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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Stir in the black food coloring gel until the batter is evenly colored.
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Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and 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 before frosting.
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Frost the cupcakes with chocolate frosting and use licorice laces to create spider legs. Place two candy eyes on each cupcake to complete the spooky spider look.
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Enjoy your spooky spider cupcakes!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Sugars 25g
- 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.