Haunted House Cupcakes
Haunted House Cupcakes are a delightful Halloween treat that combine rich chocolate flavor with a gooey surprise filling. These whimsical cupcakes are perfect for any spooky gathering, sure to bring smiles and excitement to your dessert table. With vibrant decorations and an easy preparation process, they will be the highlight of your Halloween festivities.
- 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 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache (for filling)
- Green frosting (for decoration)
- Edible eyes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently; fill cupcake liners two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cupcakes before filling with chocolate ganache.
- Decorate with green frosting and edible eyes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg