Easy Halloween Food Ideas: Indulgent Halloween Chocolate Cupcakes
Deliciously spooky Halloween chocolate cupcakes perfect for a festive celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup boiling water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a fun Halloween twist, decorate with orange and black frosting.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance; store them in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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