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Happy Halloween Cupcakes

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Delightful and spooky cupcakes perfect for any Halloween celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Food coloring (orange and black)
  • Candy eyes (for decoration)
  • Sprinkles (Halloween-themed)
  • Mini chocolate bars or gummy worms

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the muffin tin by lining a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
  5. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and drizzle in the vanilla extract.
  6. Mix in the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with flour.
  7. Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cupcakes in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  10. Make the frosting by beating the softened butter and gradually adding powdered sugar, then slowly adding heavy cream until light and fluffy. Mix in food coloring.
  11. Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag and decorate with candy eyes, sprinkles, or chocolate cutouts.

Notes

These cupcakes are easily customizable. Try pumpkin spice or chocolate variations as well!

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Keywords: Halloween cupcakes, party treats, festive desserts

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