Best 2 Spooky Chocolate Cupcakes Recipes

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Indulge in the spooky delights of Halloween with these hauntingly delicious chocolate cupcakes! Adorned with eerie decorations and oozing with rich, devilish chocolate flavor, these cupcakes are sure to cast a spell on your taste buds. From the classic Graveyard Cupcakes, with their tombstones and ghostly figures, to the enchanting Witch's Brew Cupcakes, topped with mystical cauldrons and bubbling potions, each recipe offers a unique and spine-tingling experience. Don't forget the Creepy Crawly Cupcakes, adorned with crawling spiders and wriggling worms, perfect for those who dare to venture into the realm of the unknown. Dive into the recipes and let your imagination run wild as you create these spooky chocolate masterpieces, guaranteed to be the highlight of your Halloween feast!

Let's cook with our recipes!

SPOOKY GHOST CUPCAKES



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So easy, but so fun to make these eyeball-covered cupcakes that are sure to bring a smile! Get all you need to create these cupcakes in the baking aisle.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
2 containers Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Decors candy sprinkles or colored sugar
1 package (0.88 oz) Betty Crocker™ Candy Shop candy eyeballs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 24 cupcakes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Frost cupcakes a few at a time using 1 container frosting. Immediately sprinkle cupcakes with decors.
  • Place contents of second container of frosting in quart-size resealable plastic freezer bag. Cut small tip from corner of bag. Squeeze frosting onto cupcakes in mound shapes of various sizes.
  • Decorate as desired using candy eyeballs on frosting mounds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

HALLOWEEN GHOST CUPCAKES



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Enjoy these delicious cupcakes that are made with Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix - a perfect Halloween dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
4 1/2 cups white candy melts or coating wafers (27 oz)
24 large marshmallows
48 miniature semisweet chocolate chips (about 1 tablespoon)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. In medium bowl, beat cake mix, buttermilk, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  • In large microwavable bowl, microwave candy melts as directed on package. Place 1 marshmallow on top of each cupcake. Spoon melted candy over marshmallow to cover, letting excess drip down onto cupcake. Cool slightly. Press in 2 chocolate chips near top of each ghost for eyes. Let stand until set, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 222 mg

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate for the cupcakes and frosting. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the cupcakes.
  • Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the frosting.
  • Be creative with your decorations! You can use candy corn, sprinkles, or even mini chocolate spiders to decorate the cupcakes.
  • These cupcakes are best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These spooky chocolate cupcakes are the perfect treat for Halloween! They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways to suit your taste. Whether you're looking for a fun treat to make with your kids or a festive dessert to serve at your Halloween party, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!

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