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Halloween Dessert Spider Cupcakes

These rich and adorable spider cupcakes are the perfect Halloween treat, combining deep chocolate flavor with fun decorating opportunities for everyone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 19 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cupcakes
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups All-purpose Flour Store brand is fine
  • 3/4 cup Dark Cocoa Powder For rich flavor
  • 1 cup White Sugar Sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature is best
  • 1 cup Buttermilk Can substitute with milk + lemon
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Adds richness
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract For enhanced flavor

Spider Decoration Ingredients

  • 1 container Fudge Frosting Store bought if chaos is your vibe!
  • 1 pack Candy Eyeballs For spider eyes
  • 1 pack Black Licorice For spider legs
  • optional Sprinkles For decoration

Instructions
 

Baking the Cupcakes

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  • In one bowl, mix the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking soda, and baking powder).
  • In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients (eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract).
  • Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Spoon the batter into each liner about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 17 to 19 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before frosting.

Decorating the Cupcakes

  • Spread or pipe the fudge frosting atop each cooled cupcake.
  • Cut the black licorice into small pieces and stick four pieces on each side of the cupcake for spider legs.
  • Place candy eyeballs on top of the frosting.
  • Add any additional decorations like sprinkles to enhance the festive look.

Notes

These cupcakes can be made ahead of time; store un-frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature. Frost and decorate just before serving for best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
Keyword Baking, Dessert Recipe, Halloween Cupcakes, Halloween Dessert, Spider Cupcakes
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