Tempting Halloween Full Moon and Black Cat Cupcakes
Get ready to enchant your guests with these delightful Tempting Halloween Full Moon and Black Cat Cupcakes! Combining rich chocolate flavor with whimsical decorations, they embody the spirit of Halloween. Soft, fluffy, and topped with creamy frosting, these spooky-cute treats are perfect for any October celebration. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or looking for festive family fun, these cupcakes will be a hit with kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Black food coloring (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients and stir gently.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Mix in black food coloring as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg