15+ Halloween Cupcakes Recipe Bbc Good Food Experience Culinary Bliss Now!

Ingredients

For the cupcakes:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• ½ cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• orange food coloring

For the frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• green food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add in the butter and mix until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
4. Divide the batter into two separate bowls. Add a few drops of orange food coloring to one bowl and mix until the desired color is achieved.
5. Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter, alternating between the plain and orange batter.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
7. In a bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Beat until smooth and creamy.
8. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the frosting and mix until the desired color is achieved.
9. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes and decorate with Halloween-themed sprinkles or candies.
10. Serve and enjoy your spooky Halloween cupcakes!

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