Description
Delightful and spooky chocolate cupcakes topped with vibrant green frosting and fun decorations, perfect for Halloween festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Frosting (buttercream or cream cheese)
- Fun toppings (gummy worms, edible glitter, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Mix in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Spoon batter into lined cupcake tin, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite frosting and decorate with toppings.
Notes
Ensure to use room temperature ingredients for better flavor and texture. Keep an eye on baking time to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween cupcakes, chocolate cupcakes, spooky treats, family baking