Best 2 Spooky Spider Cupcakes Recipes
Calling all Halloween enthusiasts and dessert lovers! Get ready to sink your teeth into the ultimate spooky treat - Spider Cupcakes! These devilishly delicious cupcakes are not just a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight. Each cupcake is a miniature masterpiece, adorned with a chocolate spider perched atop a rich and fluffy chocolate cupcake. But that's not all; inside, you'll find a hidden surprise – a gooey chocolate center that oozes out with every bite, leaving you craving for more.
Indulge in the classic Chocolate Spider Cupcakes recipe, where moist chocolate cupcakes meet creamy chocolate frosting and a chocolate spider, creating a symphony of chocolate flavors. If you're feeling adventurous, try the Red Velvet Spider Cupcakes, where the deep red velvet batter and cream cheese frosting create a striking contrast. For a touch of elegance, the Vanilla Bean Spider Cupcakes, featuring a delicate vanilla bean flavor and vanilla frosting, are sure to impress. And for those who love a bit of spice, the Pumpkin Spice Spider Cupcakes, infused with warm pumpkin spice flavors and topped with a cream cheese frosting, are the perfect fall treat.
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.
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.
Tips:
- Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- Use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to create the spider web design on the cupcakes. If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting in a web-like pattern.
- To make the spider legs, use pretzel sticks or licorice. You can also use candy melts or chocolate chips to create the eyes.
- If you're using candy melts to make the eyes, be sure to let them cool completely before placing them on the cupcakes. This will help to prevent them from melting.
- These cupcakes are best served fresh. However, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
These spooky spider cupcakes are a fun and easy Halloween treat that will be a hit with kids and adults alike. With their chocolatey flavor and creepy-crawly appearance, they're sure to be the star of your Halloween party. So get creative and have fun making these delicious and festive cupcakes!
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