Looking for an easy Halloween dessert that stands out on the party table? These Halloween party cupcakes combine moist chocolate cake with bold buttercream frosting. With just a few pantry staples and some food coloring, you can create eye-catching cupcakes that everyone will love. Quick to make and fun to decorate, these cupcakes are a practical yet festive addition to any Halloween spread.
Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 12
Ingredients List
- 1 cup (120g) flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) oil
- 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Frosting: 1 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, food coloring
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or mixer
- Cupcake pan + liners
- Piping bag
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line cupcake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients in another.
- Combine both mixtures.
- Fill liners 2/3 full; bake 18–20 min.
- Cool completely.
- Beat butter, add sugar, divide, and color.
- Pipe frosting decoratively.
Pro Tips
- Store cupcakes at room temp in airtight container.
- Alternate frosting colors for a festive look.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant shades.
- Bake ahead and frost before serving.
Nutrition
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
| 1 cupcake | 280 | 3g | 35g | 14g | 2g | 24g |