Get ready to bewitch your taste buds with these hauntingly delicious chocolate Halloween cupcakes! Perfect for your next Halloween party, school event, or family gathering, these treats are sure to cast a spell on everyone who tries them.
Ingredients
For the Cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Decorations:
- Black sprinkles
- Candy pumpkins
- Edible ghost toppers
Instructions
Cupcakes:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with spooky cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add water, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Mix until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Fill each cupcake liner about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Chocolate Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing well.
- Add milk and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
Decorating:
- Once cupcakes are completely cool, frost each one generously with chocolate frosting.
- Sprinkle black sprinkles over the frosting for a starry night effect.
- Top each cupcake with a candy pumpkin and an edible ghost topper.
Decoration Tips
- Create a spooky graveyard scene by using crushed chocolate cookies as “dirt” and adding small candy bones or tombstone-shaped cookies.
- Use orange and black cupcake liners for an extra festive touch.
- For a fun twist, pipe the frosting in a swirl to resemble a witch’s hat, then add a candy witch’s hat on top.
Serving Suggestions
- For a Halloween party: Arrange cupcakes on a tiered stand decorated with fake cobwebs and plastic spiders.
- For a school event: Place each cupcake in an individual clear plastic cup for easy distribution.
- For a family gathering: Create a “Boo-ffet” table with these cupcakes as the centerpiece, surrounded by other Halloween-themed treats.
These chocolate Halloween cupcakes are so good, they’re scary! Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to be a hit at any Halloween celebration. So grab your broomstick (or mixing spoon) and get ready to create some magic in the kitchen!
Happy Halloween baking! 🧙♀🎃
