Halloween Dot Cupcakes

Halloween Dot Cupcakes
90 min.
24
197kcal

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Get ready to delight your guests with these festive Halloween Dot Cupcakes! Perfect for parties, school events, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also incredibly delicious. With a rich chocolate base and vibrant frosting, they capture the spirit of Halloween in every bite.

Imagine biting into a moist chocolate cupcake topped with a swirl of creamy orange and chocolate frosting, each adorned with colorful candy-coated chocolate candies. The combination of flavors and textures will have everyone coming back for more. Plus, they’re easy to make, taking just 90 minutes from start to finish, which means you can whip them up even on a busy day.

These cupcakes are a fun and creative way to celebrate the spooky season. The bright orange and deep black colors are not only festive but also make for a stunning presentation that will impress your friends and family. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or just looking for a sweet treat to enjoy, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let’s get baking!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup m&m candies 
  • 0.5 cup m&m candies black
  • cup chocolate frosting (from 1-lb container)
  • 0.5 teaspoon purple gel food coloring black
  • box chocolate cake mix 
  • 0.5 teaspoon orange food coloring 
  • cup vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans).
  2. Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  3. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely.
  4. In small bowl, mix vanilla frosting and orange food color. In another small bowl, mix chocolate frosting and black food color. Frost one side of each cupcake top with orange frosting and other side with chocolate frosting.
  5. Place black candies on orange frosting and orange candies on chocolate frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Calories197kcal
Protein3.1%
Fat35.34%
Carbs61.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.79
Glycemic Load
2.75
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.2656521860348%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:197.29kcal
9.86%
Fat:8.02g
12.33%
Saturated Fat:2.64g
16.51%
Carbohydrates:31.41g
10.47%
Net Carbohydrates:30.66g
11.15%
Sugar:23.69g
26.32%
Cholesterol:1.3mg
0.43%
Sodium:188.95mg
8.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.58g
3.16%
Iron:1.07mg
5.92%
Phosphorus:57.73mg
5.77%
Copper:0.09mg
4.54%
Calcium:38.09mg
3.81%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.46%
Selenium:2.32µg
3.31%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.27%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.14%
Folate:12.01µg
3%
Fiber:0.75g
3%
Magnesium:10.53mg
2.63%
Potassium:81.06mg
2.32%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.18%
Vitamin K:1.91µg
1.82%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.6%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.19%