Halloween Cupcakes
Celebrate Halloween with these delightful cupcakes that are moist, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet! Perfect for parties or cozy nights, these treats bring joy and nostalgia to every bite. With festive decorations and customizable flavors, they’re sure to enchant both kids and adults alike. Let your creativity run wild as you whip up a batch of these charming cupcakes that will make your Halloween memorable!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: Orange and black food coloring
- Optional: Halloween-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients; add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg