Spooky Spider Web Cupcakes
Spooky Spider Web Cupcakes are a thrilling treat that marries rich chocolate flavor with playful, haunting decorations. Perfect for Halloween or any festive gathering, these moist cupcakes are topped with creamy frosting and adorned with an eye-catching spider web design. The addition of gummy spiders gives them a delightful twist that will enthrall guests of all ages. Easy to make and visually striking, these cupcakes will elevate your dessert table in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp black food coloring
- Gummy spiders for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, water, and oil until smooth.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by mixing in black food coloring until desired shade is reached.
- Frost cooled cupcakes generously using a piping bag.
- Create the spider web by piping concentric circles with white frosting or melted white chocolate, then drag a toothpick from the center outwards to form the web pattern. Top each cupcake with gummy spiders.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg