SPIDER CUPCAKES
Spooky Spider Cupcakes are creepy-and easy! Make a chocolate cupcake into a spider by adding a half-marshmallow "body" under the frosting, licorice legs and mini M&M eyes. Add chocolate sprinkles for a "hairy" effect. -Darla Wester, Meriden, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Prepare cake mix batter according to package directions. , Fill 24 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 21-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. , Cool to 110°. Transfer to a large bowl. Beat until thickened and mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 8 minutes. , Cut large marshmallows in half crosswise; place a half on each cupcake. Frost marshmallow and top of cupcake. Dip cupcakes in sprinkles. Place a dab of frosting on each miniature marshmallow and press on to cupcakes. Place a dab of frosting on each M&M and press on to marshmallows for eyes. , For spider legs, use a metal or wooden skewer to poke four holes on opposite sides of cupcakes; insert a piece of licorice into each hole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Shuraim Yaseen
[email protected]These cupcakes were a lot of work, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.
Mohammed Dodo
[email protected]I had a hard time finding the spider decorations, so I used candy spiders instead.
Haze Ryan
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the cupcakes didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.
Sk.Oli. Hassan
[email protected]These cupcakes were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Serenity Byrley
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my son's birthday party and they were a huge hit! He and his friends loved them.
Myrtle Lambert
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these cupcakes were still really good. The frosting was especially delicious.
Adams William
[email protected]These cupcakes are so cute and festive! They're perfect for a Halloween party.
Arshad Saleem
[email protected]I love how easy these cupcakes are to make. They're perfect for a quick and easy Halloween treat.
P Team
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a Halloween party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Jelicia Vancooten
[email protected]These cupcakes were a lot of fun to make and they turned out so cute! The kids loved them.
husen getachew
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cupcakes turned out perfect! They were so moist and chocolatey. The frosting was also delicious and easy to make.
Falaknice Nice
[email protected]These cupcakes were delicious! The chocolate cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Nk Ladla
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and they were easy to make.
Syed Forhad
[email protected]These are the cutest cupcakes! I love the spider decorations. They were a little tricky to make, but they were definitely worth it.
Natalie Hartnett
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the cupcakes turned out great! I used a chocolate cake mix and added some chocolate chips to the batter. The frosting was also very easy to make and it piped beautifully onto the cupcakes.
GFX PRO
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my son's Halloween party! The kids loved the spooky spider decorations, and the chocolate cupcakes were moist and delicious. I will definitely be making these again next year.