Scary Halloween Cupcakes Recipe

There are many types of cupcakes that have been created over the years, closely related to the Halloween party. We are going to teach you how to make one of the most popular: the scary cupcakes. When you finish making them, you will realize why they are called that.

Ingredients

The good thing about this type of cupcakes is that it does not require many things to prepare it. In fact, there are few ingredients that you will need.

for the cupcake

• 500 grams of butter
• 200 grams of white sugar
• 25 grams of yeast
• 250 grams of flour
• 150 grams of chocolate powder
• 4 medium eggs
• grated lemon peel

For the frosting

• 125 grams of Philadelphia cream cheese
• 125 grams of whipped cream
• 75 grams of icing sugar

To decorate

• Ghost and bat treats

Preparation of the dark cupcakes

Are you wanting to unravel the great secrets to prepare this fantastic delicacy? That’s very good! In fact, we know very well how we should explain it to you so that you don’t miss a single detail.

1. While the oven is preheating to 180º C , you are going to put two stories on top. In one you will sift the flour while in the other you will let the butter rest until it melts a little and is easy to handle.
2. In the flour bowl you are going to make a hole in the center, adding the yeast and cocoa powder (if you also want a little salt). Stir well and mix everything.
3. On the other hand, when the butter is more manageable, pour the sugar into this bowl, stir well and then add the four eggs . With the help of some electric rods you will beat the mixture. Once complete, add the zest of a lemon (or an orange) and beat again.
4. It ‘s time to add the flour, little by little , and without stopping beating for a single moment. Thanks to the electric beaters you shouldn’t have any problem getting a very homogeneous mixture.
5. Place the papers of the cupcakes in the holes of the tray and pour this mixture, until filling a little more than half of each one. With all the holes filled, put in the oven for about 12-15 minutes.
6. We are going to take care of making the frosting, not a buttercream, be careful. To do this, you are going to mix the icing sugar with the cheese , until you get a very whitish cream.
7. Let the mixture rest for a few minutes and then add the whipped cream , making gentle movements to obtain a new mixture as a result.
8. Finally, just add the coloring to the mixture and stir firmly, so that it is fully integrated. We chose purple, but you can choose another type of dark color, if you prefer.
9. Ready the cupcakes, and having rested for a few minutes, fill a pastry bag with this mixture and place it on top of it, making circles to form a small mound.
10. It only remains to put the small treats that are shaped like Halloween monsters. Although, if you’re feeling creative, you can make them with fondant.