Halloween Zombie Cupcakes
Spooktacular Halloween cupcakes with a fun twist of green and purple colors topped with candy eyes and gummy worms!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- Green and purple food coloring
- Chocolate frosting
- Candy eyes and gummy worms for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter until creamy, then gradually mix in the sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the milk in three parts, alternating between the two.
- Coloring the batter: divide the batter and add green to one bowl and purple to the other.
- Fill the liners about halfway with the batter, creating a swirled effect.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cupcakes in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Frost with chocolate frosting and decorate with candy eyes and gummy worms.
Notes
These cupcakes can be made vegan by using flax eggs and dairy-free alternatives. They can also be made gluten-free with appropriate flour substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Halloween cupcakes, spooky treats, dessert