Halloween Spider Cupcakes
These Halloween Spider Cupcakes are a fun and delicious treat, perfect for spooky celebrations, combining delightful chocolate flavor with engaging decoration.
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature should be at room temperature
- 0.75 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup milk
Decoration and Glaze
- 0.5 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon milk (for the glaze)
- 0.5 cup chocolate sprinkles
- 24 pieces candy eyeballs
- Black string licorice (cut into 2-inch strips)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix until well combined. Then, beat in the vanilla just until mixed.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients and milk alternately in three parts, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Scoop the batter evenly into the muffin tray and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
Making the Glaze and Decoration
- To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth. Add more milk if it’s too thick.
- Use a small spatula to frost the cupcakes and dip them in chocolate sprinkles.
- Place two candy eyeballs on each cupcake.
- Poke four holes on opposite sides of each cupcake using a metal or wooden skewer, and insert licorice strips into each hole to create the spider legs.
Notes
These cupcakes are best served at room temperature and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For a different twist, add a layer of chocolate frosting under the sprinkles for an extra rich flavor. Customize decorations to fit your Halloween theme.