Best 5 Spooky Chocolate Cupcakes Recipes

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Are you looking for a fun and spooky treat to make for Halloween? If so, then you need to try these delicious chocolate cupcakes! With their rich, chocolatey flavor and creepy decorations, they're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Best of all, they're easy to make, so even if you're not a baking expert, you can still create these festive treats.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested 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

THE BEST CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES EVER!



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A chocolaty moist cupcake to brighten up your day. It's super easy and fun to make.

Provided by Samtro91

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Milk Chocolate

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder, or more to taste
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons margarine, softened
3 tablespoons water
½ egg
3 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
6 milk chocolate candy kisses (such as Hershey's Kisses®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 6 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder together in a bowl.
  • Stir margarine, water, egg, and vanilla extract together. Beat margarine mixture into flour mixture. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter; press candy kiss into the center of each half-filled muffin cup.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 113.7 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

15 AMAZING CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE RECIPES



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Chocolate cupcakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion. These 15 amazing chocolate cupcake recipes will make you want to bake them right now.

Provided by Jess Smith

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 15

Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes
Easy Chocolate Cupcake
Spiced Chocolate Buttermilk Cupcakes
Double Chocolate Cupcakes
Banana Chocolate Cupcakes
Galaxy Chocolate Cupcakes
Sea Salt And Dark Chocolate Cupcakes
Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcakes
Gluten-free Chocolate Cupcakes
Eggless Chocolate Cupcakes
Sugar-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Dairy-Free Chocolate Cupcakes
White Chocolate Cupcakes with White Chocolate Buttercream
Dark Chocolate Cupcakes

Steps:

  • Pick a recipe from the list above
  • Click the recipe name and visit the website
  • Collect the ingredients and cook the food
  • Enjoy - don't forget to leave a review

Nutrition Facts :

JUMBO CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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Using a jumbo muffin pan, these larger-than-usual cupcakes are still cute and make a sweet gift.

Provided by MileHighBaker

Categories     Chocolate Cupcakes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon unsalted butter, softened
2 cups white sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Generously grease a 6-cup jumbo muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat butter until smooth in a large bowl. Add sugar and beat for 1 minute. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until thoroughly mixed. Stir in dry ingredients. Add milk and mix until smooth.
  • Fill the prepared muffin cups 3/4 full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 25 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.9 calories, Carbohydrate 109.8 g, Cholesterol 98.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 597.4 mg, Sugar 70.2 g

SPOOKY CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES



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These special cupcakes, decorated with bats, black cats, webs and ghosts, disappeared fast!-Barb Schlafer, Appleton, Wisconsin From Taste Of Home 2005

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen cupcakes, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
black paste food coloring
orange and black M&M'
tart 'n' tiny candy

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Combine the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
  • In a bowl, cream the shortening, butter and confectioners' sugar. Stir in water and extracts. Remove 1/2 cup frosting to a small bowl; tint with black food coloring. Frost cupcakes with remaining white frosting.
  • Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag. Insert a small round #5 tip; fill bag with black frosting. Decorate cupcakes with black frosting and candies as desired. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 237.5, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 37.5, Protein 2

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a smooth and creamy batter.
  • Gradually add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift the flour and cocoa powder together to avoid lumps.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in tough cupcakes.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  • Use a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to create a variety of frosting designs.
  • Decorate the cupcakes with Halloween-themed sprinkles, candy, or chocolate chips.

Conclusion:

These spooky chocolate cupcakes are perfect for Halloween parties and gatherings. They are easy to make and can be decorated in a variety of ways to suit your Halloween theme. With their rich chocolate flavor and festive decorations, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. So get your Halloween baking on and enjoy these delicious and spooky treats!

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