Monster Eyeball Cupcakes: Easy Halloween Treats with a Fun Twist
These Monster Eyeball Cupcakes are a delightful and spooky treat perfect for Halloween parties. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they are sure to impress both kids and adults alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups icing or frosting
- 12 candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate buttermilk until the batter is well combined.
- Distribute the batter evenly into the lined muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes with icing and place a candy eyeball on each cupcake.
Notes
- For a more spooky effect, use black icing for decorating.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Monster Eyeball Cupcakes, Halloween Treats, spooky desserts