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Skeleton & Brain Cupcakes


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Fun and spooky chocolate cupcakes decorated with brain-like frosting and candy eyeballs, perfect for Halloween.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cupcake mix
  • 1 egg (or as directed on the mix)
  • 1 cup water (or as directed on the mix)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or as directed on the mix)
  • 1 tub white frosting
  • Red food coloring
  • Candy eyeballs or decorative spooky toppings

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven according to the cupcake mix instructions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cupcake mix, egg, water, and vegetable oil, stirring until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into lined cupcake tins, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  4. Bake according to the package instructions, usually about 18 to 22 minutes.
  5. Once cooled, frost the cupcakes with white frosting.
  6. Use red food coloring to create a blood effect on the frosting.
  7. Add candy eyeballs or other spooky decorations to finish.
  8. Serve and enjoy your creepy cupcakes!

Notes

These cupcakes are customizable, so feel free to get creative with your decorations!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Halloween cupcakes, spooky desserts, chocolate cupcakes