Eyeball Cupcakes
Eyeball Cupcakes are a whimsical and delicious treat perfect for Halloween or themed parties. These moist chocolate cupcakes, topped with creamy vanilla frosting and adorned with creepy candy eyeballs, will delight guests of all ages. With their spooky appearance and scrumptious flavor, these cupcakes bring fun and creativity to any gathering. Impress your friends with this easy-to-make dessert that combines taste and playfulness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- Food coloring (red and green)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract; then slowly mix in softened butter.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by beating powdered sugar and butter until fluffy; add milk for desired consistency and mix in food coloring.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously and top with candy eyeballs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg