Ingredients
- shortbread cookies
- chocolate White melting
- green food coloring
- chocolate frosting
- frosting Sparkly pink
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16+ Chocolate Halloween Cupcake Recipe They're Simply Irresistible!
Published on: Mar 1, 2024
If you're looking for a spooktacular treat to serve at your Halloween party, look no further than these delicious chocolate Halloween cupcakes! Not only are they easy to make, but they are also sure to impress your guests with their rich chocolate flavor and festive decorations. So put on your apron and get ready to indulge in some frightfully good sweets!
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Halloween Cake Balls
If you're looking for a fun and festive Halloween treat, look no further than these Halloween Cake Balls. These bite-sized balls of deliciousness are perfect for parties or as a sweet snack for trick-or-treaters.
Made with your choice of cake flavor, these cake balls are coated in chocolate and decorated with spooky designs. You can even add food coloring to the cake mixture to make them extra festive. These tasty treats are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Halloween Cupcake Spider
Main Ingredients:
Cupcakes, Chocolate, Chocolate Bar
Spiders may be creepy crawly creatures, but they make for adorable decorations on these Halloween Cupcakes. Simply top your favorite cupcake with a chocolate spider made from melted chocolate and pretzel sticks. It's a fun and easy way to add some Halloween flair to your dessert table.
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Halloween Creepy Cupcake Cones
Main Ingredients:
Cake Mix, Ice Cream Cones, Chocolate, White Frosting
Why settle for plain cupcakes when you can turn them into creepy cupcake cones? These spooky treats are made by filling ice cream cones with cupcake batter and then decorating them with frosting and candy. They're perfect for Halloween parties and can be customized with your favorite flavors and toppings.
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Vegan Halloween Cupcake Monsters
Main Ingredients:
Pitted Dates, Water, Cacao Powder, Oat Flour, Vanilla
These Vegan Halloween Cupcake Monsters are not only cute and festive, but they're also vegan-friendly. The cupcakes are made with plant-based ingredients, and the monsters are created using vegan frosting and candy. These treats are perfect for those with dietary restrictions but are still delicious enough for everyone to enjoy.
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Halloween Brownie Graveyard
If you're a fan of brownies, you'll love these Halloween Brownie Graveyard treats. Made with your favorite brownie recipe, these treats are topped with chocolate cookie "crumbs" to resemble dirt. And to make things even spookier, add some gummy worms and candy bones on top to create your own mini graveyard.
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Ghost Cupcake Treat PLUS Other Halloween Cupcake...
Main Ingredients:
Olive Oil, Pure Maple Syrup, Pure Cane Sugar, Eggs
These Ghost Cupcake Treats are not only adorable, but they're also a tasty way to celebrate Halloween. Made with your choice of cupcake and topped with a fondant ghost, these treats are perfect for any party or as a fun activity to do with kids.
Looking for even more Halloween cupcake ideas? How about making bat cupcakes with chocolate wings or creating DIY bone-shaped cupcakes with white frosting and black food coloring? The possibilities are endless!
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Easy Dirt Desserts for Halloween
Main Ingredients:
Instant Pudding, Chocolate, Cold Milk, Whipped Topping
Looking for a quick and easy Halloween dessert? These Easy Dirt Desserts are the perfect solution. Made with layers of chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms, these treats are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Plus, they only take a few minutes to assemble, so you can spend more time enjoying the spooky festivities.
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Halloween Bat Cupcakes
These Halloween Bat Cupcakes are equal parts creepy and cute. Made with chocolate cupcakes, chocolate frosting, and candy bat wings, these treats are easy to make and perfect for any Halloween gathering. You can even add some googly eyes for an extra touch of spookiness.
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DIY Halloween Bones Cupcake
Main Ingredients:
Candy Melts, Unsalted Butter, Confectioners Sugar
These DIY Halloween Bones Cupcakes are not only delicious, but they also double as a fun activity for kids. Made with vanilla cupcakes and white frosting, you can easily shape the frosting into bone shapes using a piping bag. Add some red food coloring for a "bloody" effect, and you have the perfect Halloween treat.
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Chocolate Spiderweb Halloween Cupcake Toppers
Main Ingredients:
Cupcakes, Dark Chocolate Chips, Frosting
Take your Halloween cupcakes to the next level with these Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcake Toppers. Made with melted chocolate and a spiderweb design, these toppers are the perfect addition to any cupcake. And they're super simple to make – just melt the chocolate, pipe the design onto wax paper, and let them harden before placing them on your cupcakes.
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Chocolate Truffles
Main Ingredients:
Chocolate, Heavy Cream, Pure Vanilla Extract, Cocoa
Chocolate truffles are a classic treat, but you can easily give them a Halloween twist with a few simple decorations. Roll the truffles in crushed Oreos to create a "dirt" coating, and top them with gummy worms for a spooky touch. You can even use white chocolate and food coloring to make them look like eyeballs.
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Halloween Pretzels
Main Ingredients:
Chocolate, Orange, Pretzel Rods, Nonpareils
If you're looking for a salty and sweet snack, try making these Halloween Pretzels. Dip pretzel rods in melted chocolate and decorate them with sprinkles, candy eyes, or other spooky designs. They're easy to make and a fun treat to munch on while watching your favorite Halloween movies.
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Halloween Eyeball
These Halloween Eyeballs are not for the faint of heart. Made with donut holes, white chocolate, and food coloring, these treats look like creepy eyeballs. They're perfect for a Halloween party or for scaring your friends and family.
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Halloween Inspired Cake Balls
Main Ingredients:
Cake Mix, Sweet Cream Butter, Sugar, Flour, Vanilla
If you're a fan of cake balls, you'll love these Halloween-inspired versions. Made with your choice of cake flavor and coated in festive colors, these treats are easy to make and perfect for any Halloween celebration. You can even top them with candy or sprinkles for an extra touch of sweetness.
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Halloween Chocolate Apples
Caramel apples are a popular treat during the fall, but why not give them a Halloween twist with chocolate? Dip apples in melted chocolate and decorate them with candy eyes or other spooky designs. They're a fun and tasty treat that's perfect for Halloween.
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Halloween Mickey Mouse Oreo Cookies
Main Ingredients:
Oreo Cookie, Candy, Piping Gel, Chocolate
These Halloween Mickey Mouse Oreo Cookies are a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday. Simply dip Oreos in melted chocolate and use white chocolate and food coloring to create the iconic Mickey ears. These cookies are perfect for Disney fans or anyone looking for a cute and easy Halloween treat.
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Witch Finger Halloween Cookies
Main Ingredients:
Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate, Green Food Coloring
These Witch Finger Halloween Cookies may look creepy, but they're actually quite delicious. Made with a buttery shortbread cookie and topped with an almond "nail," these treats are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party. Plus, they're super easy to make and can be customized with your favorite colored frosting.
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Halloween Snack Pack Pudding Cupcakes
Main Ingredients:
White Cake Mix, Eggs, Water, Oil, Food Coloring
These Halloween Snack Pack Pudding Cupcakes are a fun and easy treat that's perfect for kids. Simply top your favorite flavor of Snack Pack pudding with crushed Oreos and candy to create a graveyard scene. You can even add gummy worms or other creepy creatures for an extra spooky touch.
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Halloween Cakesicles
If you're tired of traditional cupcakes, try making these Halloween Cakesicles. These treats are made by shaping cake and frosting into popsicle shapes and dipping them in melted chocolate. Add some sprinkles or candy to decorate, and you have a fun and unique Halloween treat.
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Halloween Brownies
Who says brownies can't be festive? These Halloween Brownies are easy to make and perfect for any Halloween celebration. Simply decorate your favorite brownie recipe with frosting, candy, and sprinkles to create a spooky design. You can even cut them into fun shapes like bats or pumpkins for an extra touch of Halloween fun.
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup boiling water
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven and prepare the cupcake tin
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a cupcake tin with Halloween-themed cupcake liners.2. Make the cupcake batter
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Finally, stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.3. Fill the cupcake liners
Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each one about 2/3 full.4. Bake the cupcakes
Bake the cupcakes for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.5. Make the frosting
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add in 2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream or milk to thin it out.6. Decorate the cupcakes
Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, use a piping bag or a knife to frost them with the chocolate frosting. For some extra Halloween fun, top each cupcake with some spooky decorations like candy eyeballs, gummy worms, or Halloween sprinkles. Serve these delicious chocolate Halloween cupcakes at your party and watch them disappear before your eyes. Happy Halloween!News & Trending
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