SPOOKY SPIDER CUPCAKES
The cupcake batter and frosting contain orange flavors to give them a refreshing, from-scratch taste.-Janis Plourde, Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in the applesauce, vanilla and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture until well combined. Stir in pecans., Fill paper-lined muffin cups half full. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add the orange zest, food coloring and enough orange juice to achieve spreading consistency. Set aside 1/4 cup orange frosting. Frost cupcakes., Transfer chocolate frosting to a heavy-duty resealable bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe a circle of chocolate in center of each cupcake. Pipe evenly spaced thin concentric circles about 1/4 in. apart. Beginning with the center circle, gently pull a toothpick through circles toward outer edge. Wipe toothpick clean. Repeat to complete web pattern., Cut licorice into 2-in. pieces; press eight pieces into each gumdrop for legs. Place reserved orange frosting in a heavy-duty resealable bag; cut a small hole in a corner of the bag. Pipe eyes on each spider gumdrop. Position on cupcakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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SkyzZ Scar3z
[email protected]These were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive.
AUGUSTUS AKUSIONWU
[email protected]These cupcakes were a lot of fun to make and they tasted great. I will definitely make them again.
Aftab Kosh
[email protected]I love how these cupcakes turned out. They are so festive and perfect for Halloween.
Tracy Mbabazi
[email protected]These cupcakes are the perfect Halloween treat. They are spooky and delicious.
YOBOI TOONS
[email protected]I made these for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them.
Ladla Warrich
[email protected]These cupcakes are so cute and easy to make. I love how they turned out.
vidusha Sulari
[email protected]These were a hit at my son's Halloween party.
Carla Eliza
[email protected]These cupcakes are perfect for Halloween. They are spooky and festive. I will definitely make them again next year.
Nomazizi Gampu
[email protected]I love how easy these cupcakes were to make. I was able to make them with my kids and they had a lot of fun. The cupcakes were also very delicious.
Odika Ebenezer
[email protected]These cupcakes were a lot of fun to make. The kids loved decorating them with the spider rings. They were also very tasty.
Madison Churchward
[email protected]I made these cupcakes for a friend's child's birthday party. They were a big hit! The kids loved the spider decorations and the cupcakes were delicious.
Sarfaraj Alam
[email protected]These cupcakes were a hit at my Halloween party! They were so easy to make and they looked so festive. The kids loved them. I will definitely make them again next year.