Description
A delightful recipe for Haunted Forest Cupcakes that combines rich chocolate flavor with whimsical decorations, perfect for Halloween festivities.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour – 1 ¾ cups (220 g)
- Granulated sugar – 1 ½ cups (300 g)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – ¾ cup (65 g)
- Baking powder – 1 ½ teaspoons
- Baking soda – 1 ½ teaspoons
- Salt – ½ teaspoon
- Eggs – 2 large
- Whole milk – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Vegetable oil – ½ cup (120 ml)
- Vanilla extract – 2 teaspoons
- Boiling water – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Unsalted butter – 1 cup (230 g), softened
- Powdered sugar – 4 cups (480 g)
- Heavy cream – 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
- Dark green food coloring – as needed
- Edible glitter – for decoration
- Mini chocolate gravestones – as needed
- Gummy worms – as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the wet ingredients: eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the dark green buttercream frosting by beating the softened butter, then gradually adding powdered sugar, heavy cream, and food coloring until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with the green buttercream, sprinkle with edible glitter, and decorate with mini chocolate gravestones and gummy worms.
Notes
- Overmixing the batter can lead to dense cupcakes; mix just until combined.
- Always preheat your oven for best results.
- Measure ingredients accurately for the best outcome.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use a toothpick to check for doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Haunted Forest Cupcakes, Halloween Cupcakes, Chocolate Cupcakes, Spooky Desserts