Description
Creepy Halloween food transforms your gathering into a spine-tingling experience. Picture ghostly cupcakes adorned with eerie edible eyes that delight and thrill your guests. These treats, bursting with rich flavors and topped with spooky decorations, are perfect for celebrating the season. Easy to whip up, they not only satisfy sweet cravings but also serve as a conversation starter. Get ready to impress your friends with these hauntingly delicious delights that are sure to be the highlight of your Halloween festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup black cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- Eerie edible eyes for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together black cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with milk until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before decorating with eerie edible eyes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg